Today’s economic landscape may look barren, but new strategies of “economic gardening” are being planted that, with the right nurturing, will help sprout new jobs and seed renewed prosperity. Designed to harvest the potential of existing local companies and entrepreneurs, economic gardening is quickly taking root here in Metro Orlando, which has a rich history of supporting business growth.

Join us to learn more about Central Florida’s leadership as economic gardeners.

Meet the national and homegrown experts who are leading the worldwide dialogue on this subject.

Discover how your business can benefit.

Speakers:

* Dr. Sean Snaith, Director, UCF Institute for Economic Competiveness

* Mark Lange, Executive Director, Edward Lowe Foundation

* Steve Quello, President, CEO Nexus

* Dr. Tom O'Neal, Associate Vice President for Research, UCF


Panelists:

* Waymon Armstrong, President, Engineering & Computer Simulations

* Richard Licursi, President, Spectrum Bridge

* Peter McAlindon, President and CEO, Blue Orb

* Dr. Tom O'Neal, Associate Vice President for Research, UCF


Cost: $35+tax EDC Investor; $45+tax Non-Investor

Parking additional.
Valet parking $15. Self parking $5 (must pay attendant in advance).

For more information or to register, click here: http://www.orlandoedc.com/EDC-Events/calendar.shtml?portalProcess_1=showPublicEvent&registration_form_id=375