Conference to explore entrepreneurship, economic development – partners call for submissions

On March 7, 2005, a one-day conference will be held to explore the “best practices” of state leaders in formulating initiatives that spur entrepreneurship and economic growth. Selected leaders, whose practices are demonstrating market-based results, will present their successes to their peers and will be eligible for “best practices” awards. A summary document will be prepared and made available to small business owners, Congress, academics, policymakers, and other stakeholders to highlight successful state economic development initiatives.

The Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, the Kauffman Foundation of Kansas City, the Council of State Governments and the National Lieutenant Governors Association are interested in submissions from state government policymakers and economic development leaders for initiatives that have yielded more small business growth, created new jobs, and improved the state’s overall economy. The deadline for submission is December 17, 2004.

Download the call for papers http://www.publicforuminstitute.org/nde/call4papersFIN.pdf

Download the submission form http://www.publicforuminstitute.org/nde/Submission%20form.pdf

(Thanks to the National Dialogue on Entrepreneurship for passing this along- Russ)