This last session will provide an Economic Review of Florida and its Southeast Region, including trends (employment, population, economic recovery and the housing markets); review of the various industries impacting our economy; and impact of the growth of the Latin American/Caribbean markets. We will discuss innovative methods to leverage capital – both debt and equity – to ensure project success for small businesses, transit-oriented development and mixed-income housing, with emphasis on private investment funds, community development capital providers, New Markets Tax Credits and the Community Reinvestment Act. There will also be a review of case studies of one city’s role in facilitating and attracting firms in the bio-tech industry.” This session will cover ICMA Practice 3: Functional and Operational Expertise and Planning.
The speakers are:
· Stan Geberer, Senior Associate, Fishkind & Associates
· Gregory J. Oravec, former City Manager & CRA Director, Port St. Lucie
· James Carras, Principal, Carras Community Investment, Inc.
· Sheryl Dickey, President, Dickey Consulting Services, Inc.
This session will be held Friday, March 29, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Jaco Pastorius Community Center in Oakland Park. The cost is $35 and includes lunch.
For a registration form or to register online, go to: https://fccma.org/onsite-training/.
For any questions regarding this training or future trainings, contact Carol Russell at (850) 222-9684 or crussell@flcities.com.
