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nity on their boards of directors. And,since down 4 r
<br /> town is their neighborhood, these institutions are 1
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<br /> directly affected on a daily basis by the downtown's ���1� ".
<br /> health and prosperity. Therefore, getting them 1
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<br /> involved in the downtown organization provides � ��� 1 1� z� '-.:M-,, � .`�`�� ���'� � =�.:,;,
<br /> usual benefits. In St. Charles, for example, a � �� ,„.
<br /> ibrarian from the St. Charles Public Library chairs �� �� r � .=
<br /> the DSCP' Organization Committee, while, as . 4 F u 4 ��
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<br /> mentioned earlier, the Heart of Danville has forged �7i; �
<br /> strong working relationships with Centre College �' �
<br /> and Constitution Square State Historic Site. ' t '
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<br /> To conclude, the downtown is important to the -$�<
<br /> entire community for reasons related to tax base ` - q
<br /> community heritage, tourism, past public and base,
<br /> i i wf �q : t
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<br /> vate investments, community identity, a central e� 1 � � � ��e ,„ �� t
<br /> gathering place and a strong sense of place/co m- ? ir�4 �, 9�
<br /> munity. Therefore, the job of planning, developing - w� ,-
<br /> and promoting the downtown should involve a �� R
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<br /> wide array of organizations, institutions and indi t a
<br /> viduals that extend far beyond the downtown revi- Vie'
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<br /> talization organization. Partnerships which can be
<br /> sustained over time are the key for ensuring that The Hotel Baher,built in 1928 and reopened in 1997,is a landmark and economic anchor in downtown
<br /> this happens. St.Charles.
<br /> Congratulations To Our NEW
<br /> CEcD Certified Economic Developers!
<br /> The International Economic Development Council congratulates the following individuals who successfully passed the
<br /> CEcD exam in Oakland in September.
<br /> Scott Adams, CEcD Janet Coe, CEcD John Ha en, CEcD
<br /> Executive Director Economic Development Manager Executive Director
<br /> Jefferson Parish Economic Development City of Lake Forest Corporation for Economic Development
<br /> Commission Lake Forest,CA Anderson,IN
<br /> Metairie,LA
<br /> Wesley J. Ervin, CEcD Allen D. Kunkel, CEcD
<br /> James C. Clark, CEcD Senior Associate Manager of Regional Development
<br /> President&CEO Applied Development Economics Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce
<br /> Fayette County Development Authority Sacramento,CA Springfield,MO
<br /> Fayetteville,GA
<br /> Dennis Clayton, CEcD IEDC Certification recognizes an economic development practitioner's personal and
<br /> Midland President of Economic Development professional commitment to the rofession.CEcDs are recognized as having achieved a
<br /> Midland Chamber of Commerce-Economic P P g g
<br /> Development Division professional level of experience demonstrated by a thorough understanding of the tools
<br /> Midland,TX and programs of economic development.
<br /> UPCOMING EXAM DATES:
<br /> January 25-26,2003 March 8-9,2003 June 7-8,2003 September 13-14,2003
<br /> Phoenix,AZ Washington,DC Montreal,Quebec,Canada Cincinnati,OH
<br /> CEcD Exam Application Deadline CEcD Exam Application Deadline CEcD Exam Applicat ona Deadline CEcD Exam Application Deadline
<br /> Date:November 25th,2002 Date:January 8th,2003 Date:April 6th,2003 Date.July 13th,2003
<br /> For more information on the IEDC Certification Program and the qualifications to sit for the IEDC Certification Exam,
<br /> visit www.iedconline.org or contact Sheri Tuffour at stufour @iedconline.org or 202/942-9454.
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