As the global economy continues to sluggishly improve, economic developers will meet in Philadelphia to discuss the issues of the day and work to cultivate a positive job environment at the 2013 International Economic Development Council Annual Conference.
At the IDEC Conference from October 6th to October 9th, the topic of obstacles facing economic developers will be a main point of discussion. Panels and keynote sessions will be conducted by top executives and members of domestic and international governments. Sessions will cover topics from fostering special economic zones to community investment. The goal of the conference is to provide businesses with all the tools they need to make not just their businesses successful, but help to make their communities successful.
One session that should be interest to many business owners will be “Make it Here, Sell it There: Federal Resources to Grow Your Export Economy” moderated F. Michael Langley, CEO, Minneapolis Saint Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership, Saint Paul, MN. Mr. Langley will lead a panel discussion with speakers from multiple federal agencies that will share available resources to help develop and implement a strategy for business and community success.
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In addition to keynotes and panel discussions, the exhibit area will bring together top businesses with a keen focus on helping businesses succeed in today’s global economy. One of the companies in attendance will be Corporate Affiliations, a company that for the last 45 years has been providing accurate and actionable corporate intelligence so businesses can foster positive business relationships. By utilizing the corporate data provided by Corporate Affiliations, businesses can be well-armed to address the needs of potential partners and customers head on by having a thorough understanding of the challenges they face.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and raising the profile of the profession.
