IADG Hosts Partners Forum
"Embracing Community Transformation"

Community and business development partners from across Iowa converged on West Des Moines October 14th and 15th for the “Embracing Community Transformation” Partners Forum.   National and local speakers highlighted transformation tools and tactics to move communities and projects forward in an increasingly complex world.   Over 100 of IADG development sponsors and partners were in attendanceIowa's Economy in attendance.

Handouts:

Pre- Forum "Plug Into IADG"
Iowa's Economy in Transformation - David Swenson
Building Capacity for Transformation - Rick Smyre
Rural Iowa Innovation
  Thom Guzman - Iowa Main Street Program  
  Lisa Shimkat - Business Succession
     Business Plan Guide
     ISB Loan Application
     ISB Loan Application Checklist
     ISB Loan Program Information Sheet
     SBDC Questionaire for ISB Loan Application
     State Business Succession Flyer
  Sandy Ehrig - Rural Iowa Entrepreneurship
Iowa's Future in Telecommunications
  Iowa Network Services - Judi Langholz
  National Exchange Carriers Association - Bob Gnapp
  Independent ITC - Tom Conry
Iowa Business Update;  Outlook & Forecast
  Dennis Harding - Iowa Farm Bureau
Preparing for a Different Future - Rick Smyre