Thursday, May 5, 2011
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines
Conference Highlights Include

* Considered a business “Renaissance Man,” Ira Blumenthal will be the 2011 SMART Conference luncheon keynote speaker.
* Richard Bendis, President and CEO of Innovation America, is an internationally renowned innovation leader.
* Mark J. James, a very popular speaker at state, regional and national economic development events, will present his expertise through “Social Media for the Practical Economic Development Professional.”
* Dave Ivan of Michigan State University discusses both research and application in his “Small Town Success Strategies” presentation.
* In addition to these featured speakers, the conference will include workshops on local government financing, community improvement, website development, marketing, regional cooperation, organizational management and more!

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