Turning Today’s Economic Challenges into Tomorrow’s Successes

The 2009 Leadership Summit in Tempe, Arizona, offers leaders of the economic development profession a chance to join together to analyze, review and discuss the trends impacting their profession. This year’s Leadership Summit includes three days of high-level networking, professional development, and insight from expert speakers. With a focus on identifying opportunities within the current economic climate, participants will learn how to nurture existing and emerging resources into competitive economic assets for the future.

With an average of 300 sunny days a year and a rich cultural life, Tempe offers diverse opportunities for fun and relaxation. Escape the cold of winter and join IEDC and your fellow leaders to share your experiences and knowledge while soaking up the warm Tempe sun. Attendance is limited to senior managers of economic development organizations and Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs).