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  1. Post event wrap ups are only effective if you take action on issues and opportunities identifies in the discussion. #ecodevforum
  2. Consider VIP area, growing trend in events, way to grow sponsorships and woo high rollers. #ecodevforum
  3. Don't guess who your attendees are do research to identify your customers so you know who and how to target them effectively. #ecodevforum
  4. Succession planning is key to sustainability. Must develop future leaders and owners of your event. #ecodevforum
  5. Growth in your event is good but must be manageable. Need to be able to keep event fun and approachable for visitors. #ecodevforum
  6. Think of your event like business. Need business plan it has to make money to really be good for community and be sustainable. #ecodevforum
  7. Just a reminder for what happened tomorrow morning... youtube.com/watch?v=DAySvg…
  8. youreconomy.org has county statistics, good starting point for research.
  9. Have to value, celebrate, grow, and plan for entrepreneurs to create the climate. Go ask existing ones, listen to what they say. #keypoint
  10. Small towns, focus on growth minded entrepreneurs different from self employed who just want to have their own job. Growth minded add staff
  11. Great career opportunities with the City of Bryan! Staff Planner $39,000-$43K/year DOQ Open until filled City... fb.me/1yJGTS32j
  12. Sat through an @Mind_Mixer demo. If your community needs public engagement, you need to check it out! Very cool. mindmixer.com
  13. Town using CDBG grant funding to pay for a spec restaurant in hopes of luring a chef... usat.ly/uI2Bd8 via @USATODAY #unbelievable
  14. RT @springerbob: Don't forget to register for #LCRA gov't resource forum on 12/16. goo.gl/uEwrT / Good info for eco dev & planners