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11.

Meeting Date:	05/09/2023
From:	John Saltonstall, Business Retention & Expansion Manager
Department:	Economic Vitality
Co-Submitter:	Jack Fitchett

TITLE:

Economic Development Week 2023

DESIRED OUTCOME:

Awareness of Economic Development Week 2023, related activities and opportunities to participate in engaging the community on the topic of economic development and related local efforts.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

Economic Development Week is an industry event created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to bring awareness to economic development practices. A series of activities have been planned for the Economic Development Week 2023, which occurs from May 8 through May 12. City of Flagstaff Economic Development Staff have partnered with the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA), Moonshot@NACET, and Coconino County to elevate economic development and to engage the public.

INFORMATION:

Economic Development 2023 is a chance to learn about economic development in your community and to be a part of the work. Starting on Monday May 8th, there is an interviewing workshop from 11 to noon in the main conference room of the Accelerator Building on the NACET Campus. The Executive Director of Moonshot@NACET, Diana White will present. In the evening, the Flagstaff Women Leadership Network will hold their meeting at Mother Road Brewing from 4:30 – 6. The Director of Transmission Operations and Maintenance for APS, Mackenzie Rodgers will speak with the group about her role with APS and her path to her present.

On Tuesday May 9th, WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Mean Business will meet from 11 to noon in the main conference room of the Accelerator Building on the NACET Campus.

In the afternoon, tune into the City of Flagstaff City Council meeting for a presentation from regional economic development practitioners.

On Thursday May 11th, from 4 to 6 come to Mother Road Brewing to meet your economic development practitioners for an informal mixer.

Starting Friday look for the new graduates from CCC and NAU as they launch into their careers.

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EconDevWeek 2023