2010 EDA Philadelphia Economic Development Regional Training Conference
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OVERVIEW
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 will attend this conference. 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.
Featured speakers will be added to this page soon.
To access the conference program, click here)
And, 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.
For a detailed conference agenda, click on the link below:
MONDAY, MARCH 22
9 am-6 pm Conference registration
9.30 am-12:30 pm Mobile Workshop
1-5 pm Pre-conference Workshops
6-8 pm Opening Reception
TUESDAY, MARCH 23
8 am-5 pm Conference registration
9 am Conference Welcome
9:15-10:15 am Opening Plenary Session
10:15-10:30 am Break
10:30-11:45 am Concurrent Sessions
12-1:30 pm Luncheon with Featured Speaker
1:30-1:45 pm Break
1:45-3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
3:15-3:30 pm Break
3:30-5:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
7:30 am-12 pm Conference Registration
7:45-8:30 am Networking Breakfast
8:45-9:30 am Nuts and Bolts Sessions
9:30-9:45 am Break
9:45-10:30 am Nuts and Bolts Sessions
10:30-11:45 am Closing Plenary Session
Conference session topics and times are subject to change. Please visit this site regularly for the most current information. The full agenda, with session descriptions and details, will be posted here soon.
HOTEL REGISTRATION: Registering for the conference DOES NOT automatically register you for a hotel room. To register for your hotel room at the special conference rate, call (215) 627-1200 by March 3 and mention "EDA" for your special rate of $153.
CANCELLATION: In the event you need to cancel your conference registration prior to March 15, you will receive a refund minus a $50 administrative fee. There is no refund for cancellations made after March 15, 2010.
For questions about conference content, contact Zanetta Doyle at (202) 624-5257 or zdoyle@nado.org.
For questions about the hotel, contact Vicki Glass at (202) 624-8574 or vglass@nado.org.
For questions about registration, contact Tawanna Harley at (202) 624-7806 or tharley@nado.org.
If you have conference questions or needs, please contact the following staff:
HOTEL INFORMATION
Vicki Glass
202.624.8574
vglass@nado.orgGENERAL CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Zanetta Doyle
202.624.5257
zdoyle@nado.orgREGISTRATION INFORMATION
Tawanna Harley
202.624.7806
tharley@nado.org
HOTEL REGISTRATION: To register for your hotel room at the special conference rate, call (215) 627-1200 by March 3 and mention "EDA" for your special rate of $153.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Click here for hotel and travel information
For a complete list of workshop descriptions, click here.
For a list of restaurants and entertainment options in Philadelphia, visit http://www.visitphilly.com/
Presentations will be available for download following the conference.
Overview | Agenda | Speakers | Registration | Contact Us | Hotel & Travel | Workshops | Around Town | Presentations