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How to subscribe: To subscribe yourself or a colleague to EDA Update, send an email with contact information, including email address, to Jason Christian at jchristian@iedconline.org. If you are receiving EDA Update for the first time and do not wish to receive messages from EDA in the future, please use the unsubscribe link at the end of this email.
The next
EDA Economic Development Symposium, taking place June 14 in Learn more and register today for the free event, featuring sessions on:
The event also includes an EDA town meeting where you are invited to communicate with EDA leadership. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Sandy K. Baruah and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Benjamin Erulkar will take questions from the audience on topics related to EDA's policies and programs. The May
16 Long Beach Symposium was a success. EDA, in
partnership with its In addition, panels of business and economic experts discussed how infrastructure is the backbone to successful regional development; how emerging industries reflect the shift toward a knowledge-based economy; and how institutional support finances and facilitates growth. The symposium concluded with a call to action from the audience to employ the lessons-learned strategies, to encourage stakeholder engagement, and to promote regional collaboration. Each symposium in the 2007 EDA series focuses on regional strategies, policies and best practices to create jobs and economic opportunity. Speakers include regional and national leaders from the private and public sectors. Only two symposia remain! Upcoming dates, locations and themes include:
Visit the Symposia website for additional information regarding venues, program and online registration. The EDA Regional Symposia have been approved for recertification credits for those possessing the CEcD designation.
In an ongoing effort to strengthen communication Assistant Secretary Sandy K. Baruah is hosting forums across the country with Economic Development District leaders. These forums allow for an open exchange regarding EDA policies and programs. Assistant Secretary Baruah met recently with:
Assistant Secretary Baruah will continue these meetings with EDD leaders in connection with his travel across the nation on an ongoing basis.
Finalists for the EDA Excellence in Economic Development Awards 2007 were announced on May 15th. Nominations for Awards 2007 that received the three highest evaluations in their respective category qualified as finalists. The winners will be announced on May 25th by Sandy K. Baruah, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development. The names of the winning nominations will be posted to EDA's Web site. Congratulations and good luck to the following finalists listed below alphabetically. In the category of Rural Economic Development, the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they utilize innovative, market-based strategies to improve rural economic development results. The three finalists are:
In the category of Urban or Suburban Economic Development, the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they utilize innovative, market-based strategies to improve urban or suburban economic development. The three finalists are:
In the category of Enhancing Regional Competitiveness, the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they enhance regional competitiveness and support long-term development of the regional economy. The three finalists are:
In the category of Economic Adjustment Strategies, the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they help communities plan and implement economic adjustment strategies in response to sudden and severe economic dislocations. The three finalists are:
In the category of Technology-led Economic Development, the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they support technology-led economic development and reflect the important role of linking universities and industries and technology transfers. In this category four nominations qualified as finalists because two pairs each received a tied score. The four Technology-led finalists are:
In the category of Community and Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship, the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they advance community and faith-based social entrepreneurship in redevelopment strategies for areas of chronic economic distress. The three finalists are:
In the category of Innovation, the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they incorporate innovative strategies for maximum results. The three finalists are:
Awards 2007 will be presented in ceremonies held in the winners' respective communities. Members of each winner's congressional delegation will be invited to join senior Department of Commerce officials in the award presentations.
Economic Development Today Telecast on "Growing and Keeping Your Region's Businesses" Available to View Online The first web streamed EDA and National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) telecast aired May 7 with the theme "Growing and Keeping your Region's Businesses." Viewers heard from host Sandy K. Baruah, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, and a panel of experts about best-practice strategies for business retention and expansion. The telecast, which was broadcast nationally and was accessed by over 400 sites through Web streaming, featured "how-to" examples that focused on local, regional and multi-state initiatives. Panel guests included: Amy Bunton, General Manager, Business and Community Resources, Tennessee Valley Authority; Terry Dickey, Director of Economic Development, Cincinnati USA Partnership; and Joseph McClure, Executive Director, Big Sky EDA. The telecast highlighted innovative ways for communities – both urban and rural – to collaborate in order to build and expand local businesses. The panel discussed specific strategies for maximizing results, retaining jobs and talent, and increasing exports. View the telecast online at www.eda.gov/NewsEvents/WebCastsVideos.xml.
The spring edition of Economic Development America magazine is almost here! This issue's theme, "The Power of Information: Using Data to Create and Refine Your Economic Development Strategy," encompasses a variety of articles on how to collect, manage and use information for greater economic development impact. The issue is full of informative articles on topics such as competitive positioning, fiscal impact analysis, using the Web to enhance information management and communication, cluster strategies, evaluating your strategy and more. If you have comments or story ideas for the magazine, please contact editor Louise Anderson with your suggestions (landerson@iedconline.org or 828-350-8855). Back issues of Economic Development America (in PDF format) can be found on the EDA Web site.
Join the conversation on building a workforce that meets the needs of the 21st century economy! Co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment & Training Administration (ETA) and the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), Workforce Innovations is the premier annual conference at which more than 3,000 local, state and national workforce leaders and their partners from industry, education and economic development gather to discuss the critical talent development challenges facing our country. Workforce Innovations 2007: Beyond Boundaries will explore ways in which key partners, including business, economic development, education and workforce systems, can collaborate and innovate to break down boundaries and create a competitive advantage. For more information, visit www.WorkforceInnovations.org.
Recently released figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that 88,000 jobs were created in April 2007, marking the 44th consecutive month of job growth. Since August 2003, more than 7.8 million jobs have been created, with more than 1.8 million jobs created over the 12 months ending in April. Our economy has now added jobs for 44 straight months, and the unemployment rate remains low at 4.5 percent.
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