Development Symposia
The U. S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, in partnership with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC), presents "Disasters and Economic Dislocations; Building a Disaster-Resistant Economy," a free one-day Economic Development Symposium. Attendance to the symposia is complimentary, pre-registration online is available and on site registrations are welcome.
The symposium for the Atlanta Region is scheduled on Thursday, June 14 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta , Georgia 30303 (404.521.0000).
Sandy K. Baruah, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development will provide the welcome remarks and will lead the Townhall Meeting, an opportunity for open dialogue with the EDA leadership.
We invite you to participate in this event, where you can
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Learn about regional strategies, policies and best practices to create jobs and economic opportunity
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Interact with speakers who are regional and national leaders from the private and public sectors
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Seek answers to your questions during the Washington, D.C. Townhall Meeting with senior EDA officials
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Be inspired by case studies of successful regional approaches to economic development
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Immerse in a session on innovation and entrepreneurship, and training related to EDA programs
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Take advantage of the opportunity for learning, networking and idea-sharing with other participants
Agenda and online registration are available at www.iedconline.org/EDASymposia. Make an informed decision to attend this free, one-day event. View presentations from past symposia:
Philadelphia Symposium on Innovation
San Antonio Symposium on Building Business on the Southwest Border
Long Beach Symposium on Global GatewaysSee what Executive Directors and Regional Council Representatives are saying about the EDA Symposia.