Community Development: Workshops

Thank you to all who participated in and sponsored our workshops.

The PowerPoint slides from the presentations are available for download now.

Winning Site Selection Projects: Preparing the Community, Planning and Targeting

A one-day economic development workshop for elected officials, economic development professionals and boards and community and business leaders.

Featured speakers: Robert Pittman and Jennifer Tanner from Janus Economics

Overview of economic development and community “development-readiness"
Trends and best practices, and case studies covering topics such as the relationship between community and economic development, Target Industry Analysis, the site selection process, and marketing
Responding to RFIs and working with prospects
A detailed 40-page handbook for each participant

SEE THE FULL AGENDA

October 21, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Madison, Wisconsin

Holiday Inn Madison at the American Center
5109 W. Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718
(608) 249-4220

Google map

The hotel is located in the American Center near the intersection of Interstate 90/94/39/90 and Hwy 151 on the East side of Madison.

October 22, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Newton, Iowa

Newton Club at the Iowa Speedway
3333 Rusty Wallace Drive
Newton, Iowa 50208-8797
(641) 791-8000

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The Iowa Speedway is located on the South side of Interstate-80 just East of Newton. To get to the Newton Club from I-80 you will go South on Iowa Speedway Drive. Turn right on Rusty Wallace Drive. Then go left at the gate past the administration building and right before the airport...there is no street name. Follow the signs to "Suite Parking." Ticket booth #2 or the middle blue ticket booth (also page 9) is where the gates are unlocked for people to enter the Newton Club. A map of the speedway can be viewd at: http://www.iowaspeedway.com/aspx/RacePage.aspx?pid=17.

Registration fee:

$60 after October 9th

Online registration is now closed. You may "walk-in" to either of the workshops and register on-site.

Robert Pittman is an acknowledged expert, widely published author and frequent speaker in the fields of corporate real estate and community and economic development. He has provided consulting services to leading public and private organizations across the U.S. and abroad. He has held a number of executive industry positions, including Director of Lockwood Greene’s Global Business Location and Economic Development Consulting Group and Deputy Director of the International Development Research Council (now CoreNet).

Jennifer Tanner is a skilled project manager, facilitator and knowledgeable authority on community and economic development competitiveness and change management. She provides consulting services instilling confidence and trust in the implementation of creative, best practice solutions. Jennifer has experience working for companies in human resource management, non-profit organization management, business development, engineering and construction, and institutions of higher learning. Previously a Senior Project Manager with Lockwood Greene’s Global Business Location and Economic Development Consulting Group, Jennifer brings her down-to-earth personality to all client relationships and works to develop long-term partnerships.

Janus Economics Senior Principals Robert Pittman and Jennifer Tanner together have over 35 years experience in the fields of site selection, real estate and community and economic development. Prior to founding Janus Economics, they held several executive positions in the industry, providing them with a broad perspective, knowledge of best practices and key industry personnel. Janus maintains close relationships with other industry consultants and executives who have specialized expertise through our Strategic Partner Network, enabling us to assemble the best team for every project.

See more about Janus Economics' services at http://www.januseconomics.com/ .