Southern Indiana Business Report
BEDFORD – Radius Indiana announced this week that registration is now open for its economic development webinar series for elected officials.
Hosted by Radius Indiana, the Elected Officials Economic Development Webinar Series is a virtual, free, region-wide economic development course for elected officials, both newly-elected and incumbents. Radius created this four-week seminar, which will specifically target the policy and educational needs of elected officials, as an extension of Radius’s Economic Development for Community Leadership Program.
The weekly series is intended to strengthen leadership and collaboration in area counties, cities and towns, and aligns with Radius Indiana’s strategic focus to serve as an educational leader for economic development.
“Local elected officials can be extremely valuable partners in local economic development once they understand the policies and programs they can use to make their communities’ local economies stronger,” said Radius Indiana President and CEO Jeff Quyle.
The sessions include economic development experts, marketing consultants, and legal advisors.
Speakers and sessions include:
● Jan. 10 | Use of Economic Development Incentives with Matt Eckerle, Baker Tilly;
● Jan. 17 | The Art of Business Attraction, Site Development and Utility Partners in Economic Development with Chelsey Manns, Manns Consulting;
● Jan. 24 | Excelling at Existing Business Retention & Expansion with Jason Hester, Greater Columbus Economic Development Corporation and Jim Plump, Jackson County Industrial Development Corporation;
● Jan. 31 | Focusing on Quality of Place, Tourism and Talent Attraction with Blaine Parker, Kristal Painter and Jeff Quyle.
“We are excited to continue our economic development course and believe that the virtual format encourages participation from all corners of the region,” explained Quyle. “Being a leader in education is a big part of who Radius is an organization, and we are grateful to our speakers who will continue to build the skills and knowledge of our local elected officials.”
This event is sponsored by Duke Energy, Indiana Municipal Power Agency, and Hoosier Energy.
To register for the course, visit www.radiusindiana.com.