Carl Schramm, Past President and CEO of the Kauffman Foundation to keynote October 24-25 TBED conference in Syracuse. Mr. Schramm is an international expert on entrepreneurial economic development, and he will discuss what Upstate cities can do to become vibrant engines for entrepreneurial growth.

NYSEDC has assembled an all star lineup for its Tech-Based Economic Development Conference of state, local and out of state experts on building entrepreneurial economies in the 21st century . The full agenda and registration information can be downloaded here. Other speakers include:

• Dr. Timothy Killeen; President and CEO of the SUNY Research Foundation
• Jeffrey Brancato; Vice President of NorTech, a regional cluster-based economic development organization in Northeast Ohio
• Francis Murray; President and CEO of NYSERDA
• Rob Simpson; President and CEO of Center State CEO
• Laura Steinberg; Dean of the Engineering School at Syracuse University

The program will also include presentations by small technology company executives, NYSTAR, and leaders of the CNY Regional Technology Development Council and business accelerators and incubators.

Understanding how to build entrepreneurial economies is an important skill set for any economic development professional. Even in regions that depend on legacy industries and companies for economic vitality, businesses are continuously investing in new technologies, equipment and manufacturing processes in order to remain productive and competitive. Economic development leaders must understand how these industries are changing; what they require to continue operating profitably; and the programs and resources they can leverage to support these industry sectors.

NYSEDC’s 2012 TBED conference will focus on these issues, as well the qualities and characteristics a community should develop in order to support and build an entrepreneurial climate for growth.

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I look forward to seeing you in Syracuse on October 24th and 25th.