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DCI recently attended IMEX America with the VisitScotland Business Events team and their partners for a week of business meetings, media interviews and social engagement. Our team assisted with everything from managing a stand at the conference, conducting sales and media appointments, engaging and networking with attendees and hosting a Scottish reception that included a live bagpiper performance.

Just a few days left! Julie Curtin thinks you should nominate yourself (or someone you know) for the #EconDev40Under40 Awards, and we do too. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to build up your personal brand and earn recognition for your accomplishments within the economic development industry. https://lnkd.in/g337BKhY  

Philadelphia experienced a significant brain drain in the early 2000s. Since then, Campus Philly and its partners have reversed that trend, increasing the region’s higher education student retention rate from 25% to over 50%. In the latest episode of Talent Wars, Campus Philly’s President Jennifer Johnson Kebea, EdD shares how the organization became the bridge between the classroom and the community. Tune in to hear how Philadelphia grew into a city that not only educates talent but also retains it, thanks to: 📚 Higher education, corporate, civic and public sector partners 💵 Innovative funding 🤝 Strong local connections and sharing of job opportunities 🖥️ An effective website Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebWXfgwP

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Our #EconDev40Under40 winners have gone on to do big things in the industry, including President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council Nathan Ohle. Hear his two cents on what this award can do for young leaders looking to build their personal brand and earn recognition for their accomplishments. There’s just over a week to cast your nominations, don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/g337BKhY

As Hispanic Heritage Month wraps up, we’re reflecting on lessons learned at this year’s NAHJ (National Association of Hispanic Journalists) Conference in L.A. From critical trends in digital news consumption to the rising popularity of Spanglish to the unique challenges in reaching young Latino travelers, these insights point towards the need for more culturally-nuanced storytelling. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gHQRH_ny

Despite the dramatic changes to the business events landscape over the past few years, there is a strong sense of optimism that a full recovery is on the horizon. Soon, meeting planners will return to what they do best: reducing risks for their clients and ensuring successful, productive and cost-efficient meetings, events and conferences. In the spirit of renewed focus, DCI reintroduces “A View from Meeting Planners: Winning Strategies in Destination Marketing,” offering valuable insights to help destinations position themselves for success in this new era of meetings and events. Download your free copy: https://lnkd.in/gGMeJAjc

And just like that, the 12th Annual Marketing Summit is complete! DCI President Julie Curtin first launched this exclusive event to fill a gap in the industry, and more than a decade later, 25+ senior economic development marketers gather each year to share their wisdom, challenges and successes. Thank you to EVP Dariel Curren for spearheading the Summit and our incredible participants who joined our leadership team in NYC for two days of knowledge-sharing. The views were incredible, the collaboration was resounding and the learnings were invaluable.

In our latest episode of Talent Wars, host Patience Fairbrother sits down with social media influencer, public speaker and award-winning marketer Angie Ostaszewski, MBA to break down how she leveraged the power of TikTok to inspire hundreds of individuals to relocate to her home city of Peoria, Illinois. Tune in for insights on: 🔹 The power of social media and authentic messaging 🔹 How to empower community ambassadors by giving them a voice (not a script) 🔹 How curiosity and diversity fuel community growth Hear the full story: https://lnkd.in/g4GvDQjQ

Congratulations are in order for DCI VP of Talent Attraction, Patience Fairbrother, who recently joined PRSA-NY’s 15 Under 35 Class of 2024. 🎉 This award celebrates excellence in the public relations and communications space across the New York area, and we are delighted to see Patience join the ranks of emerging leaders in the Big Apple. From launching a first-of-its-kind podcast and speaking at over a dozen conferences this past year to co-chairing DCI’s DEI committee and embracing a passion for places, this honor is well deserved. Join us in congratulating Patience on this major accomplishment. https://lnkd.in/gSudz35k