July 2018
How Local Government can create a business enabling environment
Followed by drinks Local governments influence the decisions of businesspeople to invest and create jobs. Whether they are a part of the Greater Perth metropolitan area, a regional centre or a small country town, local government authorities have the mandate and the powers to improve the local business environment and encourage more private investment. While economic development strategies and policies seek to promote local investment and business development, council attitudes towards planning and regulation often undermine these efforts. This seminar…
Find out more »EDA Webinar: Practical tools for economic development practitioners – how new tools make you look good
Economic Development Australia presents a professional development webinar - 'Practical tools for economic development practitioners – how new tools make you look good' Webinar facilitators: Michael Campbell Lucid Economics is a boutique economics and financial consultancy, specialising in economic development consulting for local and state governments, advising clients across the country in both capital city and regional areas. -- and -- Amanda Gooddy As a member of Sunshine Coast Council’s Economic Development team, Amanda Gooddy works directly with small to…
Find out more »August 2018
Informal networking event – WA SPN
Join your fellow economic development colleagues for an informal gathering and an opportunity to meet EDA CEO, Jacqueline Brinkman. Jacqueline will provide a brief update of national EDA activities and is keen to meet with WA economic development practitioners and support the activities of the WA EDA SPN. The event is free, on a buy-your-own drinks basis.
Find out more »September 2018
International economic development study tour opportunity
EDA members are invited to join a Study Tour to Oregon, USA from Monday 24 till Saturday 29 September 2018 in the lead up to the International Economic Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. This is a privately run Study Tour, coordinated by long-time EDA member, Simon Millcock. Oregon has a great reputation in the creative industries, high technology, manufacturing, outdoor and recreation apparel, food and beverages. The Oregon delegation will feature economic development workshops, onsite visits, industry and trade meetings…
Find out more »International Economic Development Council Annual Conference & Study Tour
EDA members have the exclusive opportunity to register for the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference at a discounted rate. The IEDC Annual Conference, to be held in Georgia, Atlanta from September 30 – October 3 is a great event for economic development practitioners seeking international context and networks. This year’s conference theme is “Inclusive Economic Development.” IEDC is offering EDA members an exclusive ‘parity’ rate. Register using the code “ATL18” to register for the members USD rate in AUD dollars…
Find out more »October 2018
NEDC 2018 – Rockhampton Queensland
Rockhampton will host the National Economic Development Conference (NEDC 2018) from October 16-19.
National and global experts in investment attraction, industry development, job creation, competitiveness, market development, place activation and productivity will converge on the city of Rockhampton to take part in a dynamic 3-day event.
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