Community Futures Parkland would like to invite you to attend a special speaking engagement that will feature Dr. David Ivan!
 Dave Ivan conducts community & economic development programs statewide for Michigan State University Extension. He has spoken at more than 50 state, regional and national municipal and Main Street conferences. Ivan has conducted previous research on community sustainability, including a 2002 federally-funded project entitled “Small Town Success Strategies, and a 2004 project entitled “Can Small Towns Be Cool.” His current research topics examine small community approaches to compete in the new economy and the use of social media to engage new players in economic development. His seminar topics have included community sustainability, regionalism, downtown development strategies, and community entrepreneurship strategies.
The presentation includes video feeds and internet links that are complemented by audience participation and interaction to make the engaging presentation both locally relevant and meaningful.
Please join us for some appetizers and refreshments as you learn specific strategies to attract talent, encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, retain youth, and foster regional cooperation to enhance community competitiveness.
October 26th, 7pm at the Lion's Den (Dauphin Rec Centre) in Dauphin
October 27th, 6:30pm at the GeorgeP. Buleziuk Centre in Russell
Please register by phone at 546-5100 or email jami@cfparkland.ca before October 20th, cost is only $10.00 per person.
Thanks so much!
Jami Turetsky
Community Development Coordinator
Community Futures Parkland
This event is sponsored by the Parkland Regional Development Corporation and in partnership with Community Futures Parkland and Asessippi Parkland Economic Development Corporation
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