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EDA Director to Share His Vision of Agency's Future

In one of his first appearances at a national economic development conference, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Jay Williams will address SSTI's Annual Conference on September 15 in Chicago.

As the Administrator of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), Williams is charged with leading the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the global economy.

Prior to joining the Department of Commerce, he served as the Executive Director of the Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers and served as the Mayor of Youngstown, Ohio, from 2006 to August 1, 2011.

The 2014 SSTI conference will be held in Chicago September 14-16. Register by August 20 to save $95.