You are invited to a workshop entitled “Economic Development for Elected Officials,” to be held 6:30pm—8:30 pm, July 29, 2009 at the Johnstown Town Hall.

Examples of topics that will be discussed include:

            ·         Definition of a primary job, and its importance to the local economy

·         Economic development tools

·         Regional economic development:  why it is essential to leverage resources

·         How the site selection process works:  key factors that influence location   decisions

·         Economic development marketing

·         The role of economic incentives

·         The importance of having “product”

·         How important is quality of life?

·         What can government do?

All local elected officials, administrators and senior staff are invited to attend.