Arizona Association for Economic Development to Host Symposium:
“Rising to New Heights: Tribal Economic Development Impact in Arizona”

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) will host a symposium, “Rising to New Heights: Tribal Economic Development Impact in Arizona,” Tuesday, Oct. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Country Club, located at 2901 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix.

Luncheon keynote speaker will be Jonodev Chaudhuri, counselor to the assistant secretary – Indian Affairs, U.S. Dept. of the Interior, who will address “Emerging Opportunities for Business Collaboration” between the federal government and tribal businesses and will highlight examples of successful partnerships among government and business partners.

The morning keynote speaker will be Diane Humetewa, special advisor to President Michael Crow, special counsel, general counsel’s office & professor of practice, college of law, Arizona State University.
The cost is $65 for members, $75 for non-members and $90 for late registrants. Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 28.  Lunch is included.   Please request vegetarian meal in advance.  Call AAED with questions at 602-240-AAED (2233), or visit the AAED website, www.aaed.com.

AAED was originally founded in 1974 as the Arizona Association for Industrial Development (AAID).  The organization, which was dedicated to expanding the industrial and economic base of Arizona, changed to its current name in 1991 to better reflect its broader mission.

The strategic vision of AAED is to be the leading advocate of responsible economic development for all of Arizona by leading the facilitation of public/private cooperation and fostering teamwork to address the growth and quality of life issues that face Arizona.  For more information on AAED, visit www.aaed.com or call (602) 240-2233.