Economic Development Author, Mark Lautman, Offers Free Webinar on the "Gumption Cycle" of Community Development: December 1, 2011

    LITTLE FALLS, MN, November 18, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The creators of Economic Gateway and Economic GateKeeper have partnered with Mark Lautman to provide local community leaders and economic developers a forum to discuss new ways to think about, plan, and do economic development.

This webinar will analyze the motivation and leadership dynamics involved in restoring confidence and support for Economic Development. Depressed demand, a lack of commercial credit, a growing skills-jobs mismatch and imminent federal government cutbacks will make economic development increasingly difficult in the decade ahead.

Faced with having to elevate their game, and invest more resources for uncertain if not diminishing returns, many community leaders are quietly questioning their ability to create jobs. Join Mark in a candid discussion about how we can deal with these and other challenges.

According to Ron Kresha, President of Golden Shovel, this webinar will give community leaders a new perspective on economic development.

"We have been very impressed with Mark's strategic thinking for communities. His book, When the Boomer's Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide, is thought-provoking and a must read for any leader looking to navigate the economic development waters ahead. And we are excited to help bring his message to the masses."

"Managing the Gumption Cycle" will begin on December 1, 2011 at 1:00 pm CST. The webinar will last 45 minutes with time for questions at the end.

Community leaders who wish to attend the webinar may do so at no charge, but registration is required. To reserve your online seat, register here:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/480829905

Space is limited.

About CELab:
Founded by Mark Lautman, author of When the Boomers Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide, the Lab is a 501C3 think tank focused on new approaches and programs to help community leaders regain control over their communities' economic destiny.

About Golden Shovel Agency:
GOLDEN SHOVEL AGENCY is a Minnesota-based Web development firm specializing in online tools for economic and community development. The Economic Gateway Web system includes an expandable and on-demand content management system (CMS) and a robust social media implementation strategy.

Golden Shovel Agency brings over 10 years of experience combining Web technology and design expertise to present communities in their best light. Golden Shovel is located in Little Falls, Minn.

Information: http://www.goldenshovelagency.com

MEDIA ONLY Contact:
Ron Kresha
Golden Shovel Agency
+1-888-266-4778
[email protected]

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