The Federal Role Transformed: Forging the New Landscape

The 2010 Federal Economic Development Forum offers three days of informative sessions, a first-rate lineup of speakers, and the opportunity to gain insight on federal economic development policy.

The 2010 Federal Forum will examine how the federal government has shifted to a more active role in economic development and what the shift may mean for your community. A year after the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Federal Forum will provide you with the opportunity see how the landmark legislation is impacting economic development, and how you can continue to take advantage of tools and resources to benefit your community.

With a renewed emphasis on sustainable development, renewable energy and energy efficiency, innovation and infrastructure development, reshaped federal economic development policies may pose fresh challenges as well as present new opportunities. The President’s Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and subsequent agency announcements indicate a greater push toward coordinated policy-making across federal departments and collaboration in areas such as transportation, housing, and the environment.

What does all of this mean for you?

Top Reasons to Attend

You want:

• To interact with senior administration officials focused on economic recovery
• Insight on how to position your community to take advantage of new tools and resources
• To grow your knowledge of federal policy to stay ahead on emerging issues
• To network with other economic developers and representatives from federal agencies

	The Honorable Herbert M. Allison, Jr. Assistant Secretary for Financial Stability Office of Financial Stability US Department of the Treasury Learn about the Obama Administration’s plans to stabilize the economy, and how the Treasury’s financial stability plan can help your community. The Honorable John C. Dugan Comptroller of the Currency Office of the Comptroller US Department of the Treasury Gain awareness of how banking regulations – including the Community Reinvestment Act – will impact lending in your community. The Honorable Elizabeth A. Duke Governor Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Stay ahead of the curve for your community - get a better understanding of where our economy is going and what you need to do prepare. Charles O. Holliday, Jr. Chairman Emeritus, Council on Competitiveness Former Chairman and CEO, DuPont Founding Member, International Business Council Obtain a new perspective on U.S. global competitiveness from an international business leader. The Honorable Gary Locke Secretary US Department of Commerce Hear first-hand about the Department of Commerce’s plans for economic development. The Honorable Dr. Edward Montgomery Director of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers US Department of Labor Learn about the Obama Administration’s plans to assist auto-impacted communities and strengthen manufacturing. The Honorable Rosa “Rosie” G. Rios Treasurer of the United States US Department of the Treasury Gain insight into the Build America Bond program from a career economic developer. Learn how this new tool can help revive projects in your community. Eric Zarnikow Associate Administrator Office of Capital Access US Small Business Administration Be a key resource to small businesses in your community. Find out about the direction of SBA’s capital access programs for small businesses.

Take Advantage of your DC Visit

Interested in advocating for the issues that matter to you and the economic development community? IEDC encourages attendees to take advantage of being in the Washington, D.C. area and head to Capitol Hill.

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