2020 Webinar: Advancing Places: Economic Development Foundations (December 11)

When:  Dec 11, 2020 from 11:15 to 12:15 (ET)

Friday, December 11, 2020 | 11:15 am ET (8:15am PT) 

Advancing Places is an online series aimed at empowering IDA members with the solutions needed to address the most critical urban issues of the day. This session will include a moderated Q&A and will be recorded for member and nonmember use in the future. 

Successful economic development approaches can sustain a healthy, diverse and prosperous district economy. This session will explore major trends in economic development and see which economic development approaches local leaders and economic development officials are utilizing in their organizations.  Panelists will explore the various stages of the economic development process and explore the myriad of economic development practices associated with successful downtowns and regions. Regardless of your experience, walk away with an updated toolbox of financing tools and economic programs to strengthen your downtown through development agreements, tax credit programs, revolving loan programs and redevelopment initiatives. 

Speakers: 

- Jennifer Lindley, MBA, AZED Pro, Downtown Development Manager, Town of Queen Creek (Queen Creek, AZ)
- Lois C. Yates, CEcD, Partner, Global Logistics Development Partners (Phoenix, AZ) 



Webinar Pricing:
IDA Members: Free
Nonmembers: $40