Biggest TBED Event Still Growing — Early Deadline Looms

The amount of time a technology-based economic development (TBED) professional can spend out of the office for professional development is limited. So are travel funds. That's why SSTI packs so much into its annual conference — already the largest event in the country dedicated to improving state, local and regional TBED efforts.

And the premier conference for the field keeps growing. Since the agenda was printed, one session and additional speakers have been added to the October 2-3 event in Dearborn, Michigan (see below). Building Tech-based Economies: From Policy to Practice is two full days with more than 30 breakout and plenary sessions specifically tailored to meet the professional development needs of those interested in TBED. The updated conference agenda and speaker bios are available on SSTI's website: http://www.ssti.org/conference02.htm [expired]

How Did They Do It?

Few new TBED initiatives have generated as much discussion and surprise across the country as New York's July announcement regarding the $400-million Sematech North (see the July 19 issue of the SSTI Weekly Digest). Kelly Lovell, President of Albany's Center for Economic Growth, will provide an inside look on how New York pulled off the field's biggest coup of the year.

Tick, Tick, Tick,

Time is running out to save money on your registration for SSTI's annual conference. The early registration deadline is September 6. While Building Tech-based Economies: From Policy to Practice is still the field's best educational bargain at full price, why not save a little cash by getting your registration in before the deadline?

More information on the updated schedule and the secure-site registration form are available at: http://www.ssti.org/conference02.htm [expired]