The Ultimate Leadership Development Experience Explores Key Issues
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The 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit, scheduled for January 29-31, focuses on key issues in economic development such as effective strategic plan implementation, work-life balance for leaders, and inclusive practices amidst gentrification. It includes discussions on leveraging regional strategies, addressing declining populations, activating underutilized community spaces, and boosting creative industries. The summit aims to equip economic development leaders with innovative strategies, insights, and solutions to enhance their community's economic vitality.
The Ultimate Leadership Development Experience Explores Key Issues
- 1. of survey respondents say their #1 reason for attending IEDC’s Leadership Summit is to learn about key issues in economic development More than 90% iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 2. concern of economic developers in 2009? #1 iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 4. concern of economic developers in 2013? #1 iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 6. WHAT WILL 2017 Bring? iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 7. Topics senior professionals will cover during Leadership Summit iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 8. Strategy to Implementation: Ensuring Your Strategic Plan is Not a Dust Collector
- 9. We all know that failing to plan is planning to fail, yet your community’s strategic economic development plan is only as good as the implementation of that plan. EDOs often spend tremendous time and human resources developing an economic development strategy, but later become disappointed during the implementation phase. From dealing with limited internal project management capacity to uncertainty on how to get the community truly engaged, this session will provide EDO leaders with winning strategies on how to ensure your plans do not die on the bookshelf. Strategy to Implementation: Ensuring Your Strategic Plan is Not a Dust Collector iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 10. Establishing Work-Life Balance as Economic Development Leaders
- 11. Technology is blurring the lines between personal and professional lives. It is not unusual for economic developers to work around the clock on SmartPhones and laptops as you strive to leverage your time. You are active members on the boards of local organizations doing volunteer work with key community organizations, giving input into business associations, and participating in a myriad of other interactions that come with community leadership - not to mention the fact that you need to please your own board and local elected leaders, answering their questions whenever they need attention. It is easy for lines to become blurred and stress to cause burnout or worse - conflict of interest issues with the economic developer. This session focuses on how economic developers can ensure they have time for their primary work and develop a work-life balance in the face of this reality. Establishing Work-Life Balance as Economic Development Leaders iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 12. A Discussion on Inclusive Economic Development and Gentrification
- 13. New corridors of businesses around a community are a welcome sight to an economic developer. However, new activity in low income neighborhoods often means that the cost of living will rise and become unsustainable for long- time residents, leading to their displacement. This session will look at how communities are revitalizing neighborhoods while ensuring that everyone feels welcome in the new community and can contribute to its growth. A Discussion on Inclusive Economic Development and Gentrification iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 14. Economic Development Under the Sea: Turning to the Ocean for New Growth Opportunities
- 15. Much attention is focused on space exploration these days, but the ocean is quietly providing rich economic development opportunities for savvy investors. From the generation of sustainable energy to marine equipment to fishing and aquaculture, coastal and marine environments are a new frontier for economic development. This session will walk you through the things you should know about economic development opportunities under the sea, all while considering the health of our oceans. Economic Development Under the Sea: Turning to the Ocean for New Growth Opportunities iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 16. Regional Economic Development: Organizing and Executing for Regional Success
- 17. As local economies begin to explore the impacts of regional economic development, it is beneficial for communities to fully understand its benefits and challenges. EDRP’s new research examines how regional approaches to economic development fill a void within the traditional economic development landscape, and how EDOs can effectively implement regional strategies within the communities they serve. Additionally, this research explains why economic competitiveness and business climate improvements are greatly enhanced by organizing and executing regional strategies. Regional Economic Development: Organizing and Executing for Regional Success iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 18. Turning Around a Community Experiencing a Declining Working Age Population
- 19. Communities that are losing their working age population can enter into a vicious circle of population loss, difficulty in attracting new industries and creating jobs, and a decline in local revenue. While the situation can look bleak, recovery is not impossible. This session will look at some resilient communities that have seen a decline in their working age populations but have managed to rebound. We will examine some strategies for recovery. Turning Around a Community Experiencing a Declining Working Age Population iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 20. Expect the Unexpected: Contingency Plans for Your Trade Mission
- 21. You have done all your research, have all your meetings confirmed, and your trade mission is off to a great start - until it isn’t. Political, social or economic upheaval can derail a trade mission and put you and your delegation and its reputation in danger. This session will look at the safety, security and publicity considerations you need to take in order to ensure that you feel prepared in an event of a natural or manmade emergency. Expect the Unexpected: Contingency Plans for Your Trade Mission iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 22. Becoming the “Go To” Resource for your Local Businesses
- 23. Economic development leaders must always do their best to anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of potential and existing businesses in their community. But as much as you try, your EDO is not always sought out by businesses that are seeking support. In some cases, smaller to medium size businesses may not even know that your organization exists and the services it can provide. This session will examine winning strategies of how economic developers can promote a clear line of communication with local businesses. Becoming the “Go To” Resource for your Local Businesses iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 24. Where are the Millennial Entrepreneurs?
- 25. While much has been said of the millennial generation as being self-starters who are confident in their abilities and skills, it often appears that this seemingly entrepreneurial generation might just be entrepreneurial in mindset only. According to various research works, this generation is the least entrepreneurial in recent history and baby boomers are starting up more companies than any other age group. What does this mean for the future of entrepreneurship and how can your EDO make a difference? Where are the Millennial Entrepreneurs? iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 26. Activating Empty Spaces: Reimagining the Forgotten Spaces in Communities for Business and More
- 27. From abandoned churches to empty alleys, the nooks and crannies of a community can provide interesting new locations for businesses and community social events. By activating empty or forgotten spaces around the community, your EDO can make the most of its unused assets and bring new life and memorable character to your community. This session will examine some of the best examples of economic development outside the box of traditional real estate. Activating Empty Spaces: Reimagining the Forgotten Spaces in Communities for Business and More iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 28. Revving Up Your Creative Industries with Incubation and Acceleration Services
- 29. When someone speaks of incubators and accelerators, the first thing that comes to most mind is tech companies. Creative industries -- such as design, music, or online apps and games -- need the same support services and programs that help get tech companies off the ground. This session will look at how EDOs can support the creative industries and their entrepreneurs to ensure a high-growth and dynamic local economy. Revving Up Your Creative Industries with Incubation and Acceleration Services iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 30. Life in the Fast Lane: Case Study of Florida’s Technology Hub
- 31. So much more than just a place for retirees and snowbirds, Florida has become a leading technology hub over the past decade. Through a collaborative effort of multiple EDOs, the private sector and other institutions, South Florida is home to the Network Access Point (NAP) of the Americas, an entrepreneurial hotbed, and a strong and growing IT and bioscience cluster. This session will showcase Florida as a case study in building a world-class IT cluster. Life in the Fast Lane: Case Study of Florida’s Technology Hub iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 33. Each year dozens of new books and articles come out on the latest economic development topics. This session will focus on a few good pieces of economic development literature to build a lively conversation. Economic Development Book Club iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 34. Support Team: Recruit/Retain or Outsource?
- 35. A high quality support team for economic development - such as IT, event planners, training instructors, and accounting - is essential to a high performing EDO in a competitive market, but finding the right people within your budget can be challenging. Is it better to hire staff or outsource to local or national firms? This session will explore how to evaluate essential support staff hiring decisions, and what criteria to use when outsourcing. Support Team: Recruit/Retain or Outsource? iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 36. Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace
- 37. There is much talk about how to manage differences between workers of multiple generations. It is important that EDO leaders understanding how to mentor, manage and support the continued development of younger employees, while also taking care not to discriminate against older workers. This session will highlight how one EDO leader is being especially proactive and successful in his approach. Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 38. Increasing Your Community’s ROI from Social Entrepreneurs
- 39. Channeling their can-do attitude towards creating social and financial returns on investment, social entrepreneurs can make your community healthier, wealthier, and wiser through their ventures in the environment, enterprise development and education. As an economic development leader, you have a role to play in helping these social entrepreneurs succeed, and in turn, making your community more resilient. Increasing Your Community’s ROI from Social Entrepreneurs iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 40. Employee Wellness in Your EDO and Community Businesses
- 41. There is a growing emphasis on promoting mental and physical health in the workplace, with the goal of keeping employees in top shape and productive on the job. EDOs of any size can bring these “employee care” benefits and philosophies to the office, and should be equipped to help businesses in the community offer the same benefits. This session will look at the most cost-effective and efficient ways of emphasizing wellness as a core value. Employee Wellness in Your EDO and Community Businesses iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 42. WHAT else WILL 2017 Bring? iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31
- 43. Exchange ideas. Get answers. Register now. iedconline.org/leadershipsummit 2017 IEDC Leadership Summit is from January 29–31