Intro
“World class communities are not determined by geographic location or population, rather it's a mindset.” – Don A. Holbrook
Don A. Holbrook is a pioneer when it comes to transformational economic development strategies for world-class communities and is a sought-after keynote speaker on the impact of the global economy on local economies and what can be done to thrive and survive (Thrivival) in these chaotic times. He shares his "no holds barred viewpoint" on the challenges faced by communities that inspires fresh solutions.
"Don Holbrook's book is the blueprint for a new kind of economic development. Read it if you care about readying your community for the 21st century."-Richard Florida, Author of "The Creative Class", "Flight of the Creative Class" and his latest book, "Who's your City?"
He has authored Who Moved My Smoke Stack? and The Little Black Book of Economic Development and is one of the most highly published and quoted subject matter experts in the field of economic development today.
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Also, an in-demand consultant, Holbrook is regarded by many as an innovator of technology based site selection and creative financing for public investments in catalyst private sector projects. He’s a key driver of today’s industry data standards through his role at the International Economic Development Council and the developer of the patent pending dynamic site location database model now currently licensed to the industry with the IEDC. Holbrook also serves on the largest financial lending board for the U.S. SBA 504 program in the country.
"Don is one of the most creative people I have known in the economic development field. I have worked with Don at the national level (IEDC) and at the community level. He has the ability to analyze complex problems, identify realistic solutions and implement the results."-Bob Ady
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Booking Don A. Holbrook to Speak at Your Event
Listen to a testimonial for, "The Little Black Book," by Jeff Finkle, CEcD, President/CEO, The International Economic Development Council, IEDC (2 mins. 30 secs.):
