During an afternoon training workshop aimed at new EDD executive directors a facilitated session focused on three key factors for assuring a strong EDD: an active and engaged board, a strong and committed team of professionals, and a state association that advocates for EDDs at the state level and provides resources to EDDs directly. Attendees participated in group discussions and exercises and shared their experiences as they are guided through an afternoon of learning from a subject matter expert and from each other. The slides from this session offer key take aways from the discussion along with 7 case studies that you can use to think through some challenges (or opportunities) you might be facing.
During this historic time of funding available for economic development and infrastructure projects, how can your region make the most of these opportunities? The slides used during a facilitated conversation during an EDD leadership forum in Kansas City in 2022 include a set of discussion group questions that EDD leaders and senior staff can use as they look at ways best to position their organization, nurture partnerships, and leverage resources.
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