Scott County Economic Development Summit

Thursday, February 13, 2014 9 AM-1:30 PM

The Scott County Board of Supervisors is planning to hold a half (1/2) day Economic Development Summit at the Isle Conference Center in Bettendorf the morning of Thursday February 13, 2014.  Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority Director has been invited to be the keynote luncheon speaker.  Two concurrent sessions are planned to be held prior to the luncheon.  One will have presentations centered on best practices to encourage regional economic growth and cooperation, and will feature examples from regional metropolitan areas like the QCA.  The other session will focus on the next generation of economic development in rural communities, aiming to help leaders attract businesses and encourage entrepreneurs in the smaller communities of Scott County. For more information about this program, contact Tim Huey, Director of Scott County Planning and Development at [email protected] or 563-326-8643