It's been ten years since Conn. has hosted the Northeastern Economic Developers Assn's. annual conference and plans for the 2012 conference in Hartford, October 28th - 30th are taking shape. Plans are to deliver an exceptional educational experience, offer outstanding Conn. cuisine and the best of camaraderie.
Theme of the conference will incorporate the various ways that economic developers do their jobs best, connecting with site selectors, connecting with entrepreneurs, connecting with higher education and talent, connecting with the future and connecting with colleagues.
NEDA is also excited to join the Conn. Economic Dev. Assn. in celebrating its 50th anniversary at Monday night's reception.
"NEDA looks forward to your participation and a record attendance," said chairman John Shemo.
Plans so far include:
Sunday, Oct. 26
* Pre-conference workshop
* Opening reception at the nation's oldest public art museum, Wadsworth Athenaeum
* Golf tournament (optional)
* Conn. hospitality suite
Monday, Oct. 29
* Workshops focused on connecting with entrepreneurs, higher education/talent, and the future
* A luncheon presentation by a noted economist
* A first-time interstate practitioners' forum
* A CEDAS 50th anniversary celebration reception at the new Conn. Science Center (open to all attendees) and awards banquet
* Spouse program including a tour of the Mark Twain House and a visit to nearby Blue Black Sq., a nationally recognized urban shopping destination
Tuesday, Oct. 30
* A morning site selectors panel
* One-on-one meetings with site selectors
Registration fees: (NEDA member price) at $
395 early bird/$450 regular; $200 for spouses
Hotel: Hartford Marriott Downtown at $169 per night.
Visit the NEDA website for conference updates at www.nedaonline.org