The EDA Philadelphia Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) will conduct
"Building Strong Economies through Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Competitiveness," March 22–24, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

Representatives from EDA-funded economic development districts, university centers, revolving loan funds, state and local officials, and tribal planning programs are invited to attend this conference.  It will offer economic developers from the 13-states, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands invaluable lessons and strategies on both the tried and true and the cutting-edge in economic development practice.

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John Fernandez will be the keynote speaker during lunch on Tuesday, March 23rd.

Mayor Michael Nutter will welcome the group to Philadelphia.

A mobile workshop, Respond to Rebuild, will take a limited group of attendees to two successful EDA-funded investments: Respond, a workforce center in Camden, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Visit "registration" for details.

EDA Philadelphia Regional Office staff will be on hand throughout the conference to meet with attendees.

To access the conference agenda, click here

The conference agenda has many opportunities for attendees to network with peers as a means to share information and learn from each other.

Conference planning is underway. Check back regularly for updates and new information in the coming weeks.