The Who, What, and How of Consummating the Economic Development Deal
March 4, 2010 - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Austin Community College

Successful economic development requires creativity, energy and vision. Public and private partnerships with market-oriented strategies can build sustainable municipal economies.

What is economic development? How do you develop a plan and make it a reality? What resources are available and who can help? Do the economic tools (e.g., tax incentives, loans, etc.) that governments use to lure businesses to their community enhance jobs, local businesses, and the city’s bottom line? What is needed by negotiating parties to create the best climate for the economic development deals?

Come and listen to experts as they share with you their experiences and wisdom regarding economic development.

Moderator:

Dusty McCormick, Economic and Business Development Liaison, EGRSO, City of Austin

Panelists:

	Mr. Aaron Demerson, Director of Economic Development, State of Texas
	Dr. Chiquita Eugene, President, Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce, City of Austin
	Mr. Kevin Johns, Director of Economic Growth & Redevelopment Services, City of Austin
	Mrs. Ardina Washington, former Economic Development Manager, City of Fort Worth