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Agenda-In-Brief

MONDAY, MAY 12

• Conference registration
• Pre-conference events
  • EDA 101 Introduction
  • Economic Development District  Peer Networking
  • University Center Peer Networking
• Opening event and dinner: Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame, An EDA Investment Success Story

TUESDAY, MAY 13

• Conference registration
• Welcome from Cleveland's Mayor Frank G. Jackson (invited)
• Opening Plenary Session: Lessons Learned from Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Change Agents
• Breakout Sessions:Forging Partnerships to Advance Our Regional Economies 
  • Leveraging the Capacity and Expertise of Our Colleges and Universities for Economic Development Initiatives
  • Best Practices in Regionalism:  Economic Development Strategies to Enhance Your Region’s Competitiveness
  • Taking Your CEDS to the Next Level
• Luncheon:Realities of Economic Development in the 21st Century
• Breakout Sessions: Capturing Opportunities through Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Partnerships
  • Broadband/Telecommunications
  • How Alternative Energy Strategies Fit Your Region’s Vision
  • Tapping into the Potential of Bio-Science and Bio-Medicine Innovation
• Plenary Session: EDA Update
  • Policy and Legislative Update
• Regional Reports, News and Connections with EDA Regional Office Staff
• Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics Home Baseball Game

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

• EDA Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Training
• Advancing Your Regions Economic Development Initiatives
  • Regionalism
  • Future Trends in Economic Development Implementation
  • University Centers Best Practices