2010 Governor's Regional and Rural Development Conference
The 2010 Governor’s Regional and Rural Development Conference will be held October 14-15, 2010 in Flagstaff at the High Country Conference Center. Register by clicking here.
The 2010 conference will focus on Arizona's economic recovery - the theme is "Economic Gardening: Cultivating a More Competitive Arizona."
Keynote: Mark Lange is the executive director for the Edward Lowe Foundation, a non-profit organization that seeks to accelerate entrepreneurship and its impact on community and economic development. Since joining the Edward Lowe Foundation in 1998, Lange has increased national recognition for the organization and led its focus on second-stage entrepreneurs. He is a featured speaker on the topics of innovation, economic gardening and the important intersection between entrepreneurship and economic development.
Session Topics: (not inclusive)
- Changing Nature of Economic Development Incentives
- Rural Strategies to Retain, Grow & Attract Businesses
- Creating an Engaging Environment for Site Selectors
- Solar and Renewable Energy Opportunities
- Small Businesses with “Green” Commitments
- Communities, Entrepreneurs and Business Incubators
Conference Hotels: (mention GRDC for the conference rates)
- Drury Inn & Suites – 300 S. Milton Rd. - 928-773-4900
single/double $95 plus applicable taxes
- Embassy Suites – 706 S. Milton Rd. – 928-774-4333
Run of House $95 plus applicable taxes
King Suite: $95 plus applicable taxes
Two Double Beds: $109 plus applicable taxes
- Radisson Woodlands Hotel – 1175 W. Route 66 – 928-773-8888
single/double $81 plus applicable taxes
The conference is a partnership between the Arizona Department of Commerce and the Arizona Association for Economic Development.
Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2010 Excellence Awards are now open. Click here to access the guidelines. The purpose of the Awards Program is to honor partnerships, organizations, associations, service clubs, and companies, which have successfully created and implemented economic development strategies for their respective regional/rural/tribal communities in the past year.
The 2010 Excellence Awards categories are: - Innovative Economic Development
- Cultural & Preservation Projects
- Energy Leadership
- Future Leaders
Learn more about the guidelines and categories here.
Available 2009 conference information:
Governor's Excellence and Arizona Main Street awards. View a list of the winners by clicking here.
Available 2008 RDC information:
* Click here to download PowerPoint presentations from 2008 conference sessions.
* Click here to see a list of awards and descriptions.
For 2007 RDC information, click here.
For 2006 RDC information, click here.
For photo highlights from the 2006 RDC, click here. (press slide show on the lower right-hand corner)
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