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The Economic Development Administration (EDA), its grantees, and partner organizations are hosting several upcoming events of interest to economic development practitioners. Have questions about EDA partnerships or resources? Visit eda.gov/news for more information.
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Wealth Creation Webinar #2: Focusing on Regional Assets
Hosted by: EDD Community of Practice, led by NADO RF Date: June 25, 2024
Location: Virtual
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EDA's Economic Development District (EDD) Community of Practice, managed by the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF), is hosting a webinar on the wealth creation framework known as WealthWorks, which seeks to build multiple types of capitals or assets in a community or region. This is the second of a series of quarterly webinar discussions, with the aim of showcasing how EDDs and others are using wealth creation in their work, while also creating a community of practitioners interested in learning about and building their practice around wealth creation.
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Building Better Regions Storytelling Showcase
Hosted by: Building Better Regions Community of Practice, led by RTI International
Date: July 11, 2024
Location: Virtual
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Storytelling is a powerful tool for engaging community members, partners, and others invested in regional economic development. It can reach a broader range of audiences, expanding the potential for positive impact in this field. Dr. John Trybus, story scientist and director of Georgetown University’s Center for Social Impact Communication, will lead this informative session session that will feature three Build Back Better Regional Challenge coalitions from across the U.S. who recently participated in his storytelling workshops. In addition to sharing their stories, panelists will share how learning more about the science of storytelling has helped them in their wider efforts to implement transformational economic development strategies.
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The Role of Data in Tribal/Native Economic Development
Hosted by:Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice, led by The Urban Institute
Date: July 17, 2024
Location: Virtual
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Underlying the challenges that tribes, tribal enterprises and individual Native business owners face in obtaining grants, loans and other capital is the lack of accurate or even relevant data concerning tribal and Native economies and the conditions within Native lands. This session will center on the need for an evaluation of the local, state, federal, tribal and other data that does exist to determine whether it is accurate, relevant and current as well as existing initiatives and opportunities for tribes and Native communities.
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How Coal Communities and Utility Companies are Working Together
Hosted by:Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) National Network, led by NACo RF
Date: July 25, 2024
Location: Virtual
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Is your coal community facing a coal-fired power plant closure or transition? Join the BRECC National Network and learn how utility providers and local governments are working together to mitigate and respond to economic shocks. This BRECC National Network learning session will feature examples of county and utility partnerships that support energy transitions.
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Immigration Pathways for TBED
Hosted by:TBED Community of Practice, led by SSTI
Date: July 25, 2024
Location: Virtual
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Immigrant talent is a key driver of innovation in technology and entrepreneurship. However, navigating and understanding the many legal options available can be challenging. Join EDA's TBED Community of Practice to learn about pathways for technology-based economic development immigration, including lesser-known tools and under-utilized features of common immigration paths. Doug Rand, Senior Advisor to the Director of USCIS and a former Assistant Director for Entrepreneurship in the Office of Science and Technology Policy will present.
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EDD Wealth Creation Summit
Hosted by: EDD Community of Practice, led by NADO RF
Date: July 31 - August 2, 2024
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
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EDA's Economic Development District (EDD) Community of Practice, managed by the NADO Research Foundation (NADO RF), is convening the 2024 Wealth Creation Summit in Greenville, South Carolina. The conference will include a mix of panels, workshops, and discussion-based sessions on a range of wealth creation-related topics open to individuals with years of experience in wealth-based economic development and those who are novices in the world of wealth creation.
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Building Better Regions Gathering and Workshop
Hosted by: Building Better Regions Community of Practice, led by RTI International
Date: September 10 - September 12, 2024
Location: Wichita, Kansas
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This informative event will provide attendees the opportunity to learn how Wichita is transforming its economy through smart manufacturing, hear from industry leaders, and explore the ways Build Back Better Regional Challenge coalitions are creating opportunities and impacts outside their city hubs that foster greater regional connectivity.
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October 7-9: UEDA's annual summit will take place in South Bend, Indiana October 7-9, bringing together national experts in leveraging college and university resources for economic development and community impact.
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