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"Best Practices in Regional Economic Development" 2008 Series

2008 kicks off another exciting year in Greater St. Louis' economic development community, as we strengthen our Regional Economic Development Network. One of the ways we can come together as a team is to participate in the Leadership Institute's new "Best Practices in Regional Economic Development" series.

Six events will bring local economic developers face-to-face with some pressing issues presented by top leaders in the industry. This is a rare opportunity to get insight directly from people who have honed the "best practices" for cultivating regional growth.

Subject matter, not limited to, but will include: how to brand the region, effective regional economic development, study of a successful project and future trends in Economic Development.

Expect some frank discussions from experts with years of experience in the field. We believe these sessions are an exciting way for each of us to get an "insider's view" of what is the "best practices" are for our region. 

We hope you'll join us for all six sessions. Have questions? Please contact Jim Alexander at 314-444-1135 or by email at jalexander@stlrcga.org.

The 2008 Schedule

All meetings will be held at the St. Louis RCGA offices in the Regional Collaboration Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m, unless otherwise noted. The 2008 schedule is as follows:

2008 Schedule
January 24 Economic Development Network Guiding Principles
Led by: Jim Alexander
           St. Louis RCGA
March 20
Best Practices - Branding the Region
Led by: Fleishman-Hillard
Guest Speaker: Jack Farmer, Senior VP & Partner, Fleishman-Hillard
May 29 Best Practices - Effective Regional Economic Development
Led by: Bob Marcusse
           President and CEO, KCADC
Click here to view Bob Marcusse's presentation
Click here to view "No Boundaries" video
August 6

Best Practices - Case Studies of Successful and Lost Projects
Led by: St. Louis RCGA staff

October 2

Best Practices - Future Trends in Economic Development
Led by: Network Steering Committee
Guest Speaker: Mark Arend, Site Selection Editor-in-Chief
Click here to view Mark Arend's presentation
December 4

Evaluation and Feedback Session on 2008 Leadership Institute series
Led by: St. Louis RCGA staff
Guest Speaker: Eric Schneider, Senior Director of Public Policy Research
Click here to view Eric Schneider's presentation

Event Sponsors

This year's events are co-sponsored by Ameren Corporation and the St. Louis RCGA.

RELATED LINKS
 Leadership Institute 2010
 Leadership Institute 2009
 Leadership Institute 2007

 

 
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