Knowledge Network Series III
Advocacy for Leadership in your Community!
How to become the advocate for economic development and leader in your community
December 8, 2021 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
One of the many key responsibilities of a highly successful economic developer is to build community support and raise public awareness around economic development issues. Seems easy enough right? Yet, this is one of the hardest responsibilities to execute.
In this hour-and-half interactive exchange, attendees will engage with highly successful practitioners around the state, on garnering support for high-impact community strategies or projects, which in turn, brings community awareness back to the organization.
Elements of discussion will include:
- Building Community Support
- Raising Public Awareness
- Developing Partnerships
- Building Coalitions
Moderator:
Shannon Hein, Business Specialist, Economic Health Office of the City of Fort Collins
Speakers:
- Jeff Holwell, Economic Development Director, City of Lone Tree
- Marla Akridge, Executive Director, Leadville Lake County EDC
- Cilia Kohn, Director of Marketing & Communications, Grand Junction Economic Partnership
- Rich Werner, President & CEO, Upstate Colorado Economic Development
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In order to view the content from the 2020 DLS Webinar Series you must be logged in. Login or purchase a membership HERE
If you’re wanting access to ONLY digital content from this years webinar series, purchase an On-Demand Subscription.
Moderator:
Shannon Hein, Business Specialist, Economic Health Office of the City of Fort Collins
Speakers:
- Jeff Holwell, Economic Development Director, City of Lone Tree
- Marla Akridge, Executive Director, Leadville Lake County EDC
- Cilia Kohn, Director of Marketing & Communications, Grand Junction Economic Partnership
- Rich Werner, President & CEO, Upstate Colorado Economic Development
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