EDA National Conference Set to Tackle Economic Development Issues

More than 1,000 economic development professionals, business and government leaders, nonprofit organization representatives and university officials from across the U.S. will come together when the Economic Development Administration (EDA) holds its national conference on May 6-9, 2003.

Overseen by the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA serves to generate and retain high-skill, high-wage jobs in economically distressed areas of the nation. Its conference, Engines of Economic Growth for the 21st Century, is expected to provide participants the opportunity to discuss market-based strategies to compete in a global economy. Participants also can look to discuss economic development as it relates to "the Administration’s highest priority issues — winning the war on terrorism, protecting Americans here at home, and restoring robust economic growth."

Twenty-five speakers will make presentations at EDA's conference, to be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington D.C. The list includes presidents, directors, chairpersons, secretaries, vice-chancellors and at least one pastor. Complete conference details – registration information, program agenda, travel and accommodations, and sponsors – are available at http://www.edanationalconference.com.