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EDO Roundtable Part II: How Different Regions are Planning for COVID-19 Economic Recovery

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JUST TO RECAP…

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds around the world, we're seeing a variety of responses, strategies and responses from different regions. In this webinar, we heard from three different economic developers discussing how they have been working to meet and mitigate these unprecedented challenges. They shared what has worked for them, what they plan to change, and what they see taking place as they move forward into the recovery phase. 

We were delighted to welcome the following panelists to our discussion:

• Danielle Casey, Executive VP, Greater Sacramento Economic Council (CA)
• Jeff Sjostrom, President, Galveston Economic Development Partnership (TX)
• Rod Crider, President, Rowan EDC (NC)

WHAT DID WE DISCUSS?

How different organizations have responded to the COVID-19 crisis

How local businesses are managing

Useful partnerships and cooperative initiatives

How to help businesses reopen and get back up and running

The state of site selection & business location inquiries 

Key takeaway from their region's experiences during this pandemic

What do they wish they'd known/ done differently before COVID hit?