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Economic Development

Public Administration

Presentations Educating and motivating leadership are the hallmarks of David's presentations. Much more than speeches, David's presentations are calls to action that often result in positive changes in the organizations he addresses. Economic Development in Turbulent Times: Navigating the Road Ahead - Economic Development has changed forever. The old rules are changing daily, and the response to those changes will determine the future for communities and regions around the globe. Much has been said and written about these impacts, but what does it all really mean? Quite simply, in a global capitalist marketplace dominated by communications technology, communities and regions face both daunting challenges and unprecedented opportunities. How can communities and regions prepare? By following a simple set of principles and a single secret ingredient, communities can thrive in the ever-changing landscape of the 21st century. Join David A. Dodd, CED, international economic development consultant, as he guides you through the process of building prosperous communities and turning the tables on the doomsayers. It’s an energetic, enthusiastic presentation you will not want to miss!! New Marketing for the New Economy - In the New Economy, marketing must be more focused, more intense, and is based almost entirely on relationships. Brands form the foundation for relationship marketing. Learn how to build a brand without spending a fortune, and turn that brand into relationships that will result in new investment and higher quality jobs for your community, region, or state from the man credited with “bringing branding to Economic Development”. Development Finance: The Engine of Economic Growth - New, innovative ways to raise and provide monies for businesses, particularly the fast-growing small to mid size businesses that are now creating most jobs, are going to be the most important tool for economic development in the new century. This workshop will help participants identify capital needs and create strategies to build funding sources for companies of all sizes and types. The Future Belongs to the Intelligent: Intelligent Transportation Systems - According to published reports, transportation is now the single largest cost factor in the manufacturing process. In addition, the ability of manufacturers to add more value to their products is highly dependent on delivery of goods exactly when the customer wants them. Complex global supply chains, the drive to move from “just in time” inventory to virtually no inventory (materials delivered in virtual time), along with the phenomenon of “mass customization” have made effective transportation essential to the survival of manufacturing in developed nations. David will explain this issue in detail, and provides concrete examples of how these systems work and how regions can implement them for economic success. Collaboration: The Key to Building More Competitive Regions - In a global marketplace, regional competitive advantage will mark the winners. What is regional advantage? It’s all about focusing on those industries that have the greatest potential for success, and creating active partnerships between industry, economic development, and support institutions throughout market-driven economic regions. These active partnerships form the foundation for creating an environment of collaboration between communities, businesses, and support institutions throughout the region that leads to success. Learn how, where, and how to focus your efforts and build your own competitive region from someone who has made it happen! Customized Presentations for Specific Needs - David is happy to prepare and present customized presentations for specific needs. From an overview of the current state of emerging industries such as green technology, to how communities can respond to globalization, to the steps to create a more effective Economic Development organization, David has the knowledge, expertise, and global network to develop a highly informative, effective presentation for your organization. Facilitated Community Action Agendas - David has a solid record of success in developing workable strategies for communities and organizations. He has conducted over 200 strategic action planning sessions in his career, and has helped communities from New Orleans to Thompson Falls, MT create not just plans, but action agendas that lead to positive change. His 2-day Community Action Agenda provides an assessment of where a community is, where it wants to go, and how to link the two through strategic action. These detailed steps, answering the question “who will do what by when, what resources are needed, and how are those resources obtained” have resulted in a near 100% success rate for his clients. In fact, more than half of David’s clients come back for a second, or even third, strategic plan. David then provides an action agenda, not a voluminous, sterile report, but a living document that many organizations literally use as the basis for their weekly administrative meetings and/or monthly board of directors meetings.

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David A. Dodd, CED is President of DADCO Consulting Services, a leading international consulting firm specializing in creating economic opportunity for communities, states, and countries. He has worked in 47 states in the U.S. and six foreign countries. He has advised the Australian Parliament; the Development Bank of Japan, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) based in Paris, and was lead consultant for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and International Economic Development Council- sponsored Gulf Coast Reinvestment Forum, that helped shape the Gulf Opportunity Zone Legislation in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. As a Certified Economic Developer, David not only engaged in the practice of economic development, he also teaches through the Economic Development Institute (EDI) at The University of Oklahoma, offering the only internationally-accredited economic development educational program. David served as Dean of the institute from 2001 to 2003, and is one of the highest rated faculty members in its history. David was co-author of “Economic Development in the New Millennium”, published by the American Economic Development Council, and he has contributed articles to “Economic Development Review” and various other publications. David holds degrees from Louisiana Tech University, and the Graduate School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University. He is also a graduate of the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (OU/EDI), the national graduate-level knowledge source for economic development professionals. David is one of the all-time highest-rated faculty members at EDI, and is former Dean of the institute. David led successful efforts to launch formalized economic development professional education in Mexico. In collaboration with CETYS University, he launched three basic economic development courses and facilitated a strategic alliance between CETYS and OU/EDI to offer the Institute throughout Mexico. David is also a highly popular speaker, delivering dozens of presentations on economic development every year. David has been active in the field of digital media and has been working with Bruce May to bring the vision and potential of The Expert Knowledge Network to the rapidly expanding marketplace of knowledge and information and on other initiatives and projects that bring the power of digital communications to economic development on a global scale.

• Red River Valley Business and Industrial Development Corporation (BIDCO • Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO • Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce • The State of Tennessee • Metrovision, predecessor of Greater New Orleans, Inc. • The Sunshine Coast Economic Development Council (Queensland, Australia) • The Cairns Economic Development Corporation (Far North Queensland, Australia) • The Development Bank of Japan • The Australian Parliament • The North Mississippi Industrial Development Corporation • Southern Tier, New York Workforce Investment Board • Tulare County California Economic Development Corporation • CETYS University, Baja California, Mexico • Conway Data, Inc. Philippines Project • Louisiana Department of Economic Development • Michigan Economic Development Association • Wisconsin Economic Development Association • Georgia Economic Development Association • Kentucky Economic Development Association • Texas Economic Development Council • Tennessee Economic Development Association • Mississippi Economic Development Association • The Montana Office of Economic Opportunity • The Tennessee Valley Industrial Development Association • The Southern Economic Development Council • The Gulf Reinvestment Forum, a joint venture of the Alabama Economic Development Partnership, the International Economic Development Council, the Mississippi Development Authority, Louisiana Economic Development, the Texas Economic Development Council, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce • Consortium for Education, Research, and Technology (Shreveport, Louisiana) • Electricity D’France