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Economic Development Citizen Academy
In an effort to continue to encourage public involvement and understanding of economic development, the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation will launch an Economic Development Citizen’s Academy this winter.
The program is modeled on the successful Citizen Academy programs used by the City of Owensboro and the Owensboro Police Department. The Economic Development Citizen Academy will consist of three two-hour sessions scheduled from January to March 2011.
The sessions will offer comprehensive insight into the strategies and ideas of modern economic development. Participants will get a behind the scenes view of the economic development process, dialogue with leaders from local businesses about the regional economy and visit amenities such as the Centre for Business and Research.
Schedule of Sessions
Session 1- January 27, 2011, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Commerce Center
- Mission and Goals of GO-EDC
- About the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
- Owensboro’s Economy
- Industrial Recruitment and community marketing
- Infrastructure
Session 2- February 17, 2011, 6:30-8:30 pm at Owensboro Community and Technical College
- Existing Industry Program
- Plant Manager Panel Discussion
- Workforce Development and Education
Session 3- March 17, 2011, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Centre for Business and Research
- Business Formation, Innovation, Technology Based Companies
- Business Incubation
- Placemaking and Downtown Development
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