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APA and the Economic Development Administration have partnered to provide content on a variety of economic development topics, including best practices, regional cooperation, entrepreneurship, and innovation. Economic Development ToolboxThis is an online series devoted to economic development strategies and methods that APA will be releasing monthly. Each part of the series will serve as a practical guide for community leaders planning for economic development. This series was developed through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). As part of this joint effort, APA is offering critical and timely economic development tools and techniques as well as highlighting discussions among leaders and practitioners through a variety of outlets including a monthly e-newsletter, quarterly feature story, and several web broadcasts. Economic Development Toolbox online More information about this partnership and resources Planning and Economic Development
Planner SpotlightHazard Mitigation Planning in Story County, Iowa The Story County Planning and Zoning Department oversees land use and development activity for the unincorporated areas of Story County, Iowa. Building on a sound history of regulation, the staff reviews local food systems planning, regulations addressing wind farms, and other initiatives.
APA and EDA Launch Online SeriesIn partnership with APA, the Economic Development Administration is producing a series of broadcasts called Economic Development Today. This FREE September 10, 2008 broadcast will discuss an overview of regional industry clusters and their role in economic development; highlight regional industry cluster success stories; and offer a glimpse into the future of cluster development both nationally and globally. Regional industry clusters, an innovative economic development strategy, are designed to stimulate job growth and ensure future economic prosperity. Viewers will also have an opportunity to call or e-mail questions. This telecast is Part Three of a multipart series for which AICP members may obtain a total of CM |2 credits. Hosted ByBenjamin Erulkar Panelists IncludeKaren G. Mills, President Michael Porter, Professor Dr. Örjan Sölvell, Professor Deborah L. Wince–Smith, President To view the Part One, On Connecting Regional Economies with the Worldwide Marketplace, and Part Two, Seeing the Green: Bolstering Economic Development Strategies with Environmental Responsibility, of the broadcast series, visit www.eda.gov/NewsEvents/WebCastsVideos.xml AICP Members You must view both two 30-minute broadcasts and one one-hour broadcast, along with the adjoining curriculum to receive CM | 2 credit. To fulfill the CM requirement, please read the Economic Development Tools-of-the-Trade supplemental materials by accessing the following PowerPoint or PDF and Attachment. Then type the words "Economic Development Today" in the search field to report this credit into your CM log. | |||
