NWCDI 2023 July 10 – 14, 2023
Meet our Instructors and Class Directors
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Jeet Kumar- The NWCDI 2023 Keynote Speaker
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Lisa Bachman- Finding a Vision: How Comprehensive Planning Shapes Your Community
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Amy Benson- Connecting Local Economies to the World
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Becky Bryant- Year 1 Class Director; Team Building Tools
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Michelle Bly- Year 2 Class Director
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Sam Byrd- Implementing Diversity Tools; The Value and Power of Diversity; Creating a Diverse Community
Dr. Mary Emery- Making Communities Stronger in Challenging Times; Building Entrepreneurial Communities
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Alison Espindola- Tools, Tip and Tricks for Building Stronger Arts and Cultural Communities
Eric Forsch- Building Community Broadband
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Dana Gover- Accessible Communities
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Laura Johnson- Connecting Local Economies to the World
Sean Olson- Media Message and Executive Speaker Training
Kim Glineski- Business Retention and Expansion
Erik Kingston- Housing as a Second Language for Economic Development; Access for All
Dr. Paul Lewin- The Dollar Game; Futures Game
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Dr John Luthy- New Age of Public Leadership; Strategic Thinking and Planning for Community Leaders and Public Managers; Workforce Development
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Jeremy McVeety- Advanced Class Director
Jill Miles- Top Drivers of Business Attraction
Jerry Miller- Show Me the Money: Finding and Securing Grants; Economic Analysis; Newtonia; Downtown Revitalization
Maureen Gresham- Tools, Tips and Tricks for Building an Effective Community Transportation Network
Jake Reynolds- Economic Development 101
Nancy Richardson- Historic Preservation as Economic Development
Ben Roeber-Disaster Prepardness & Community Resiliency
Kelly Sills- Mastering Meeting Procedures/Working with Boards and Commissions ; Change and Resiliency
Dr. Marcia Smart- Building Community Leadership Networks
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Deanna Smith- The Smart Growth Approach to Community Development
Gina Taruscio- Year 3 Class Director; Public Finance 101
Jennifer Verdon- Connecting Local Economies to the World
Dr. Jaap Vos- Community Assessments; Advanced Class
Mike Williams- Navigating Planning and Zoning: How to Site a Project
Gloria Zacharias- Ehical Challenges in Community and Economic Development; City of Somerset; Community Values and Principles
