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October 8 -10 Enzian Inn, Leavenworth
(509) 548-5269 (800) 8223-8511  Ask for WEDA Rate or #8148

Economic Prosperity through Partnerships

2008 Fall Conference Sponsorship Package

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The WEDA Fall Conference in Leavenworth will feature hot topics in economic development for Washington and the nation. The program will draw from the experiences of our diverse membership and will help you keep pace with contemporary challenges and cutting edge practices. Key players from cities, counties, regions, ports, tribes, CTED, and private organizations will gather to explore the issues and exchange ideas. This is a unique opportunity to gather with your peers in a professional economic development environment. 

Participation in this conference will provide you with local ways to enhance your toolbox inexpensively. If you are a small organization you will learn how to use the tools that large organizations use, while using them in a way that fits your budget.

Short List of Topics:

  • Branding
  • High Performance Community Strategy Process
  • Planning with project implementation and funding
  • PDA’s
  • Workforce Housing
  • Economic Development Commission
  • Communications
  • Business Recruitment & Retention - successes/methods
  • Resources | Resources |Resources
  • Economic Gardening
  • Workforce Development Partnerships
  • EB5

We are proud to say that the structure and sessions for this Fall Conference are directly responsive to member input. Through our Member Survey and extensive conversations with members throughout the state, we have crafted a program that addresses your issues. We appreciate and value your input; do let us know whether we have met your expectations.

Conference Agenda

NOTE: Lunches will be included in Registration Costs – We’ll leave breakfast for the hotel since it’s included in the room cost

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Registration Fees

  • Member (paid by September 26) - $275
  • Non-Member (paid by September 26) - $300
  • Member (paid after September 26) - $300
  • Non – Member (paid after September 26) - $325

October 8 – 10, 2008
Enzian Inn, Leavenworth
590 Highway 2
Leavenworth, WA 98826
(509) 548-5269 (800) 8223-8511  Ask for WEDA Rate or #8148
www.enzianinn.com

Activities and Attractions

Hotel Rates - Ask for WEDA Rate or #8148

Single Occupancy w/one queen bed - $105.45 (incl. tax)
Double Occupancy w/one queen bed - $116.55 (incl. tax)
Single Occupancy w/two queen beds - $111.00(incl. tax)
Double Occupancy w/two queen bed - $122.10 (incl. tax)

WEDA’s cancellation policy is that there will be a 20% administrative fee charged for cancellations made within 10 days of the conference.  No refund of the conference registration fee will be made for cancellations within 48 hours of the conference.  Organizations may send substitute registrants.

Presenting Sponsors  
EDS&T
 
Evergreen Community