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Posted: October 3, 2008
IEDC 2008 annual conference - Oct. 19-22
The International Economic Development Council's 2008 annual conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Oct. 19 to 22.
This year's theme is The Next Billion: Mobility, Flexibility, Agility, Livability.
Robin Krieger, executive vice president of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, is chairman of the conference.
In her message to members, Krieger said, "Atlanta provides leading case studies as a city adjusting to meet the needs of a growing population, building green, sustainable and inspiring entrepreneurs.
"This year's conference upholds the goals of the organization by providing a forum to share ideas, learn from experts and
practitioners, and provide ways to increase the economic vitality of our communities."
Speakers already confirmed include: Anna Cablik, president of Anatek; Dr. Richard Florida, author of Who's Your City? And director of the Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management; Dr. Arthur Nelson, director of the Center for the New Metropolis, College of Architecture & Planning, University of Utah;
Roel Spee, associate partner, IBM Global Business Services, PLI-Global Location Strategies; John Rice, vice chairman of GE, president/CEO of GE Infrastructure; and Ronald Terwilliger chairman/CEO Trammell Crow Residential.
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