Understanding the Economic Development Ecosystem

This event qualifies for .5 CEUs

This event qualifies for 5 CPEs

This event qualifies for TBD ICMA

Objectives

»» Learn how to recognize economic development ecosystems and how they are structured

»»Gain an understanding of how economic development ecosystems support wealth, new venture, and job creation

»» Become familiar with resources that enable successful economic development ecosystems to transform communities and showcase economic resilience

»» Discuss case studies of successful economic development ecosystems around the globe, especially the best practices that cultivate economic ingenuity

Description

This workshop will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of how well defined economic development ecosystems are at the very center of job, new venture, and wealth creation in market

economies. A particular focus will be on establishing the right business environment to foster the success of private enterprise and lead to communitywide-shared prosperity. The workshop addresses four important economic development issues: rethinking institutional alliances for new economic development outcomes, staying competitive and collaborative around a shared vision, cultivating new visionaries to lead the way, and supporting and acting on the strategies that are important to new venture creation, wealth creation and job creation.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Keenan Grenell, PhD, is the President/CEO of the Grenell Group, LLC. Before starting this company, he served as the Vice President and Dean of Diversity and Associate Professor of Africana and Latin American Studies at Colgate University. Prior to joining Colgate, Keenan was Associate Provost for Diversity and Associate Professor of Political Science at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He also held posts as Interim Assistant Provost for the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and Director of the Master of Public Administration Program at Auburn University. He has served on the editorial boards of Public Administration Review, Innovations, and founded the Entrepreneurship Policy Journal. His research and teaching interest have focused on organization theory and administrative behavior, public policy, nonprofit management, local economic development, and entrepreneurship. Keenan earned a BA in Political Science at Tougaloo College, a Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) from Mississippi State University and a PhD in Political Science from NIU.

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, Census Bureau, USAID, National Guard Association