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Competition for Attraction Projects: Seven "P"s of Corporate Site Selection
In site selection, it's important to know which criteria really matter, which of those you can affect and which you can't. The key is targeting the most effective improvements you can make for the projects you have the highest probability of winning.
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At IEDC's Annual Conference, Sept. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio, gain insight for business attraction success at sessions such as "Transportation, Logistics, Distribution: How They Effect Site Location, Growth and Development," "Branding Your Community: The Power of Reputation," "Attracting Foreign Resources in a Global Economy," and others. Register today!
Expediting Retail with a One-Stop Shop
The recession has been tough on retail, and it remains a tenant market. But there are steps that communities can take, or at least plan for, to gain retailer interest in their markets.
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Federal Update
• Reports Confirm Sluggish Economic Growth
• Changes Coming to Appropriations in Both Chambers
• Obama Makes Recess Appointments to SBA, Agriculture
• Proposed National Freight Policy Draws Truckers' Complaints
Economic Development News
Economy & Recovery
• What's behind the wilting of the economic recovery
• Failed ShoreBank, lender to the underserved, will become Urban Partnership Bank
• Recession and recovery briefs
Economic Development Strategy
• Is gambling a good economic development bet?
• Manufacturing news: Signs of recovery, onshoring, and workforce and energy efficiency strategies
• Experts discuss a range of smart strategies for economic development
Organizational, Strategy and Governance Issues
• A look at states that have replaced their ED departments with public-private agencies
Real Estate & Revitalization
• In the recession, traditional malls do better than expected
• Five key truths about downtown revitalization
Technology & Innovation
• Pilot analytics tool speeds up the "triage" process for tech transfer
• Why innovation thrives at the Mayo Clinic
Workforce Development
• Between influx of students and budget cuts, community colleges struggle to meet demand
• Innovations in labor market intelligence from Oregon, San Diego and others
• Bringing honor back to the skilled trades
Member Update
• Francis Owens, 56, passed away on August 13. He worked in community and economic development for most of his professional career in the Missouri cities of Clinton, Sedalia, Blue Springs and St. Joseph. He also worked for the Texas cities of Forney and San Angelo.
• Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce (Mo.) Vice President of Business Development Ryan Mooney has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Economic Development. Also at the chamber, Rob Dixon has been named Manager of Business Development. Dixon most recently served as the Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Hollister (Calif.).
• Jason Hester has been named the new Executive Director of the Columbus Economic Development Board (Ind.), succeeding Corey Carr. For the last three years, Hester led business recruitment and expansion efforts as the Central Region Director for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation.
• Deborah Knutson, who has led the Economic Development Council of Snohomish County (Wash.) for a dozen years, will step down Oct. 31.
• James N. Hizer, CEcD, former President and CEO of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce (Ky.) and the Intermodal Transportation Authority, resigned to take the job of President and CEO at the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (Fla.).
• Nadine Boon, the City of St. Charles (Mo.) Economic Development Director since 1994, has resigned to join a private company.
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August 30, 2010
• Grant Writer / Project Coordinator, Granada County Economic Development District (Grenada, MS)
• President & CEO, Mesa Chamber of Commerce (Mesa, AZ)
August 23, 2010
• Director of Economic Development, County of Orange (Orange, VA)
• Economic Development/Marketing Manager, The City of Ramsey (Ramsey, MN)
• President & CEO, Florida's Great Northwest Inc. (FGNW) (Destin,FL)
August 16, 2010
• Community and Economic Development Director, Centralina Council of Governments (Charlotte, NC)
• International Trade Specialist, Invest in America -- U.S. Department of Commerce (Washington, DC)
• Economic Development Director, James City County (Williamsburg, VA)
• Economic Development Director, Development Corporation of Snyder (Snyder, TX)
August 9, 2010
• Director of Community and Economic Development, City of Evanston (Evanston, IL)
• Director of Planning & Community & Economic Development, City of Madison (Madison, WI)
• Executive Director , Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (Flagstaff, AZ)
• Regional Director - East Central Region, Wyoming Business Council (Casper, WY)
• Vice President of Business Development, Greater New Orleans, Inc. (New Orleans, LA)
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• Workforce Development
September 23-24 | Columbus, OH
• 2010 Annual Conference
September 26-29 | Columbus, OH
• Understanding Social Media: Introduction to Facebook
October 6 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm EST
• Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies
October 7-8 | Atlanta, GA
• Understanding Social Media: Introduction to LinkedIn
October 13 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm EST
• Economic Development Marketing and Attraction
October 14-15 | Baltimore, MD
• Understanding Social Media: Introduction to Twitter
October 20 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm EST
• Understanding Social Media: Introduction to YouTube and Flickr
October 27 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm EST
• Understanding Social Media: Introduction to Blogging
November 3 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm EST
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