Tomorrow is Your Final Day to Save on IEDC's Annual Conference

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Original message from: eway@iedconline.org

Wanted to pass along the below info to the list! Wasn't sure if anybody was
thinking of attending.....





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Tomorrow is Your Last Chance to Save on
IEDC's 2012 Annual Conference

September 30 - October 3, 2012
Houston, TX


Register <http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...stration.html> by
tomorrow, Friday, August 3, and save with our Early Registration Rates


Energizing Today to Empower Tomorrow: Creating Success in a Global Economy

Economic developers can't afford to use the same strategies they've always
used and expect different results. Instead, ever-changing dynamics in
business and the economy require creative new responses. The International
Economic Development Council's 2012 Annual Conference, September 30 -
October 3 in Houston, Texas, will address the challenges and opportunities
of growing jobs and investment in today's global economy. By energizing and
empowering regional partners through shared messaging, resources, and best
practices, communities small and large can reap the benefits and remain
competitive.


The conference will explore key questions facing the economic development
profession, including:

• How can communities capture opportunities today to catalyze growth for
tomorrow?
• What tools and strategies are essential to making communities relevant
and resilient in the changing global economy?
• How can economic developers sharpen their skills to become more flexible,
adaptable leaders?
• How can communities identify and develop assets that are cost-effective
and complement their strengths?


Session Topics Include:

• Sell Your Community: Mastering Presentation Skills
• Knowledge Is Power: Working Effectively with Site Selectors
• Gen Busters: Bridging the Generation Gap
• Meeting Workforce Demands in the Manufacturing Sector
• Empowering Tomorrow: Economic Development Through Renewable Energy
• The Budget Conundrum: Financing Economic Development Organizations
• Going Global Through Collaboration
• Constructive Approaches to Funding: Supporting Businesses from Start-Up
to Success
• Audience Driven Economic Development Web Strategies


Keynote Speakers Include:

*Jason Few <http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...ers.html#few>*
Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Officer of NRG Energy
President of Reliant
Houston, TX

*Richard Florida,
PhD<http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf....html#florida>
*
Professor
University of Toronto
Senior Editor
*The Atlantic Magazine*
Miami Beach, FL

*Drayton McLane<http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...s.html#mclane>
*
Chairman
The McLane Group
Temple, TX

*Honorable Annise D.
Parker<http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...s.html#parker>
*
Mayor
City of Houston, TX

*Honorable Rick
Perry<http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...rs.html#perry>
*
Governor
State of Texas

*M. Ray Perryman,
PhD<http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...html#perryman>
*
President and CEO
The Perryman Group
Waco, TX

*Dave Ridley<http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...s.html#ridley>
*
Senior Vice President
Chief Marketing Officer
Southwest Airlines


Get More Recognition for Your Community During our Annual Conference:
Donate to IEDC's Silent Auction

This Silent Auction supports the Diane Lupke Scholarship
Fund<http://www.iedconline.org/?p=LupkeFund>,
which helps economic developers working in distressed communities continue
their professional education. IEDC needs your support for this important
educational program. Your contribution is a great way to help a deserving
person take advantage of IEDC's professional development program. Donation
forms must be received by Friday, September 7. Auction items must arrive at
the IEDC office not later than Friday, September 14.

Download the donation
form<http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConf...orm.pdf>(PDF).
For more information regarding the IEDC Silent Auction, please
contact Tegan Lehman at (202) 223-7800 or tlehman@iedconline.org.



Reserve Your Hotel Room Today

*Hilton Americas-Houston<http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hote...cas%20houston>
*
1600 Lamar
Houston, TX 77010
IEDC room rate: $216 single / $236 double
Group rate cutoff: Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Reservations: 1 (800) 236-2905
» Reserve your room online
<http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/p...6/index.jhtml>



Alternative Hotels

*Embassy Suites
Houston-Downtown<http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/...ES/index.html>
*
1515 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77010

IEDC room rate: $189 Single/Double
Group rate cutoff: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Reservations: 1 (88 482-0230


*Four Seasons Houston<http://www.fourseasons.com/houston/l..._council.html>
*
1300 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77010-3017

IEDC room rate: $235 single/double
Group rate cutoff: Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Reservations: 1 (800) 732-4114

*Please mention that you are with the International Economic Development
Council to obtain the discounted group rate*, which is available until
filled or September 12. After the cutoff date, registration rates will be
subject to availability and prevailing rates.


International Economic Development Council
734 15th Street NW / Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 223-7800 | Fax: (202) 223-4745


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*International Economic Development Council*
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*Energizing Today to Empower
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*IEDC Annual Conference **│ Sept 30 – Oct 3 **│ Houston, TX*

Economic developers can't afford to use the same strategies they've always
used and expect different results. Instead, ever-changing dynamics in
business and the economy require creative new responses. Through a program
of top speakers, cutting-edge topics, and educational tours, conference
attendees will not only experience the region's spirit of cooperation and
innovation, but leave with new tools and strategies to take their
organizations to the next level.