This is “THE” Economic Development Conference held in Iowa! Don’t miss this event at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines.
Conference Highlights Include
- Marci Rossell — Former chief economist with CNBC and formerly with Deloitte and Touche and Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Ms. Rossell engages audiences with humor and common sense on the nexus of economics, politics and the media.
- Donovan Rypkema — Principal of PlaceEconomics, an expert in sustainability, downtown and neighborhood revitalization, and historic rehabilitation.
- Robert D. Atkinson, Ph. D. — Expert on workforce and economics will discuss new strategic direction of economic development and workforce based on findings from the 2008 State New Economy Index.
- Additional sessions with Eric Engh, site consultant with Ryan Companies; Tax Increment Financing (TIF); existing industry programs that really work; and much more!
- Community bonus session immediately following the SMART Conference (2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.) for communities interested in the Federal Economic Stimulus Package. This additional session will feature experts and key points of contact accessible for communities and economic developers who have questions and are looking for additional resources and specific details on these stimulus incentives.
Conference Sponsors
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Member Companies:
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Iowa Department of Economic Development |
Questions? Call 1.800.264.1084