Knowledge Network  Series I

If there was one lesson that came out of the pandemic, the power of collaboration and connectivity has led to incredible advancements in today’s economy. EDCC continues its tradition of fostering a network of economic development professionals in this 2-part series, that will strengthen the performance of Economic Development Organizations (EDO), cultivate industry connections, and promote the industry and profession that will contribute to a robust constellation of EDO’s across Colorado.

Objectives:

• Cultivate high-performing Economic Development Organizations.
• Strengthen Colorado’s constellation of Economic Development Organizations across the state.
• Build a professional development network that nurturer’s well-educated and engaged professionals.

More information regarding the event topics, speakers, and agenda’s will be posted closer to the event date.

EDCC’s Knowledge Network Series: Creative Funding Solutions for EDO’s

Let’s face it, we’ve got a lot on our plates as Economic Developers, meeting with area businesses, developing programs to support job creation, policy and education, convening community stakeholders… Fundraising and advocating for your organization or department is time intensive and in some cases not viewed as essential.

Join our panel of experts as they share their unique case studies on how they’ve found creative and sustainable funding solutions that supports the organization while allowing them to do what they do best – Economic Development!

Moderator: Kate Caldecourt, CEO, Strategy Architect

Panelists:

• Kristin Clifford-Basil, Executive Director, Morgan County EDC
• Jansen Tidmore, Executive Director, Jefferson County EDC
• Daniel Ryley, CEcD, Executive Director, Arvada Economic Development Association