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 Dear UEDA Members,
We have quite an exciting agenda for UEDA's 2008 Summit. In addition to fascinating keynote speakers, we will hear panel presentations from the University of Alaska, Purdue University, Southeast Missouri State University, East Stroudsburg University, Cornell University, the National Business Incubation Association, and the Association of University Research Parks. Further, we'll learn about interesting economic development projects from Awards of Excellence finalists in six award categories.
I'm happy to report that we are receiving many registrations for UEDA's 2008 Summit in November in St. Petersburg. Keep in mind that September is the last month to take advantage of the Early Bird rate. The Early Bird rate ends on October 1. You may register on-line or by mailing in a check.
We are looking forward to seeing you in St. Petersburg!
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IEDC Approves the UEDA Summit for Recertification Points |
 In order to assist UEDA members who are Certified Economic Developers (CEcD), UEDA applied for the International Economic Development Council to approve the Summit for recertification points. The good news is that the International Economic Development Council has decided to recognize the UEDA Summit as a professional development event that counts toward the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD). |
UEDA 2008 Summit - Provocative Panel Presentations
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Each month, the UEDA newsletter will describe two of the panel presentations that are on deck for the 2008 Summit: How Universities Gain the Greatest Impact and Benefits from Business IncubationNational Business Incubation Association: Dinah Adkins, Keelin O'Leary, Dr. Thomas O'Neal, Joel Stevenson Creating Communities of InnovationAssociation of University Research Parks: Eileen Walker, Brian Darmody, Bill Dean, Scott Levitan |
The Washington Scene
by Tom McClure, Western Carolina University
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Congress has been in recess since 1 August and will continue until the week of September 8 at which time both the Senate and the House will return to Washington to a very heavy schedule to be completed before the October 1 beginning of the new fiscal year. Unfortunately there are few legislative days left between now and the beginning of the new fiscal year and both parties will be heavily focused on winning the presidential election in November therefore only the most politically essential legislation will be moved between now and the election. Click here for the entire story>> |
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UEDA in the News
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UEDA was recently featured in the August 11 issue of Grant Week. Please click here to view the article and the entire issue of Grant Week.
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Manufacturers Association of Central Florida
