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October 8 - 9 Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Economic Development The National Economic Development Conference is the peak annual event for economic development managers and practitioners, and decision-makers from local government, Area Consultative Committees, regional economic development organisations and state and federal governments. Hosted by Economic Development Australia, the 2008 conference is focused on the theme of innovative solutions for sustainable development within municipalities and regions. It will provide leading edge information and strategies which drive job creation and investment in a sustainable environment. More than 250 delegates are expected to attend this important conference, which is designed to actively encourage the sharing of experiences in economic development, and to facilitate the cross-fertilisation of ideas. The objective is to provide delegates with immediately usable information that will benefit their local business community and improve economic outcomes. Economic development managers and private sector representatives will outline strategies in attracting information based businesses, fostering innovation, and assisting business to reduce their energy and water inputs and to cut waste. The conference will also review workforce planning initiatives, and the range of services that can be provided to build more competitive business communities as well as the innovation drivers within regional and local economies. It will also review the challenges and opportunities arising from the planned Emissions Trading Scheme On the evening of Day 1 of the conference, the Economic Development Excellence Awards (ED Awards) will be announced at a gala dinner. A Master Class for economic development practitioners will also be held on the day following the conference. Registrations for the conference are currently open:
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