International Economic Development Innovation Council
About the Council
Business partnerships with multinational corporations can mean new jobs and capital for enterprising counties. NACo’s International Economic Development Innovation Council elevates trends and innovations in how counties are participating in the global economy; in addition, the Council advises NACo on the organization’s economic and workforce development programming.
NACo’s International Economic Development Innovation Council typically hosts in-person educational content and peer networking activities at NACo Annual and Legislative conferences to amplify county practices that attract and sustain international business development as part of a healthy economic development portfolio. Additional virtual and in-person programming is guided by the Council’s appointed leadership in partnership with NACo’s Economic and Workforce Development sponsors and thought partners. Council members receive targeted invitations to relevant in-person and virtual events, educational content and more.
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Global Connections for Your Local Economy Virtual Training #1: How to “Sell” Your Community to Foreign Investors
In this first training, we will discuss key strategies for promoting your community to foreign investors with economic development experts.
Global Connections for Your Local Economy Virtual Training #2: Crash Course on the Site Selection Process
In this second training, we will receive an overview of the site selection process and discuss key characteristics for which multinational companies look throughout this process.
Global Connections for Your Local Economy Virtual Training #3: “Nailing It” at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit – An Opportunity for Action
Join the International Economic Development Task Force throughout this Spring for a special virtual training series on how to bring jobs and capital to your community through foreign investment. In this third training, learn how you can apply the strategies discussed so far and make real-time connections with global businesses at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit (Jun. 23-26) near Washington, D.C.
Global Connections for Your Local Economy Virtual Training #4: Understanding Your County’s Competitive Advantage and Forming Your Value Proposition
In this fourth training, we will discuss how to determine your county’s competitive advantage and form your value proposition using key economic data points.
Global Connections for Your Local Economy Series #5: Wrap Up Discussion and NACo Resources
If you’re ready to take your county’s economic development to the next level, join the International Economic Development Task Force throughout this Spring for a special virtual training series on how to bring jobs and capital to your community through foreign investment.
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