Buxton will be attending the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) annual conference in Nashville, TN from October 20-23. To schedule a meeting, please fill out the form below.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Buxton experts share economic development tips during the conference.
Economic Development 2.0: The Role of Technology in Today’s Economic Development Processes
Technology is making waves in many areas of local government management, including economic development. This session will explore the types of technologies available today to help city managers and their teams be more efficient in their economic development efforts. Topics will include the role of CRMs in the business outreach process, GIS technologies, tools government can provide to local businesses to help with business retention, and even the role of digital marketing in the business attraction process.
Date/Time: Monday, October 21, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
What to do When Your Retail Recruitment Efforts Are “Stuck”
Retail recruitment can be a long and frustrating process. If your retail development efforts have hit a roadblock, don’t give up! In this session, we will discuss practical steps you can take to help your staff troubleshoot your community’s development strategy and get back on track. Real-world examples from communities across the United States will be included throughout the presentation to provide inspiration as you lead your community to reach its economic development goals.
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 22, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Meet with Buxton at the ICMA Annual Conference.