Regional Economic Impact Workshop - Muncie

Ball State University Alumni Center 

June 8, 2011

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Are you interested in learning how to determine the best investments for your community’s economic future? Budgets are tight; making wise investments for your community is critical. During this one-day workshop, you will gain a better understanding of your regional economy, learn how to measure economic impact, and hear from state leaders on resources and strategies available to your community.

This workshop is designed for:

• government officials
• economic and community development professionals
• business and civic leaders
• anyone interested in learning more about measuring economic impact

The workshop agenda:

8:30 a.m.              Registration
9:00 a.m.              Welcome
9:10 a.m.              Indiana Economic Development Corporation Presentation
9:45 a.m.              Understanding Your Regional Economy 
                               Presenter: Dr. Michael Hicks, Ball State Center for Business and 
                              Economic Research

10:30 a.m.            Break
10:45 a.m.            Measuring Economic Impact 
                              Presenter:  Dr. Michael Hicks, Ball State Center for Business and 
                              Economic Research

12:00 p.m.           Lunch with Resource Fair
1:15 p.m.             Best Practices Impacting Economic Vitality 
                              Presenter: Dr. Michel Mounayar, Ball State College of Architecture

                              and Planning

2:00 p.m.             Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs 
            2:30 p.m.             Adjourn

REGISTRATION DETAILS

When: No future dates are currently planned at this location - to find another session, please visit here.
Where: Ball State University Alumni Center
Cost: $20 (includes lunch and light breakfast refreshments)

If you have questions, please contact Building Better Communities Education and Training Director Sarah Browning or call 765-285-2773 for more information.

This workshop is offered in sponsorship with:

The workshop series is presented by the Economic Development Working Group, a collaboration of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs, Indiana Economic Development Corporation, Association of Indiana Counties, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, Indiana Economic Development Association, Ball State University, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Purdue University, and University of Southern Indiana.