As the author of The Little Black Book of Economic Development and Who Moved My Smokestack, Don A. Holbrook regularly addresses global audiences - as a trainer, panelist, or featured presenter - on the following customized topics:
- World Class Communities
- Economic Development Strategies
- Globalization 101-The approaching Tipping Point
- Innovative Business Attraction and Deal Formation for Economic Developers- Hybrid Capital Incentives in Catalyst Projects
- Prosperity with a Purpose
Book the most dynamic and maverick thought leader on transformational economic development and listen to how he discusses the impact of the global economy on local economies and what can be done to thrive and survive (Thrivival) in these chaotic times. Holbrook teaches his mantra that "World Class Communities are not dependent upon population or geographic location, rather by the mindset of their leadership."
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"Don Holbrook, as the keynote speaker for two of our events, provided the connection for DuPage County business and government leaders to recognize the opportunities for business development as part of the formation of Choose DuPage -- a new economic development organization covering DuPage County in the Chicago metropolitan area of Illinois. The advent of technology and the international nature of business requires the identification of assets -- from human capital to the recognition of global connectivity of travel and telecommunications that is necessary for business and economic success. DuPage County leaders have the opportunity to build a strong and diverse economy with the recognition of the resources that Choose DuPage brings to the region. Don Holbrook's speech and workshop presentation were instrumental in those two events."
- Roger Hopkins, President & CEO Choose DuPage
"Don recently spoke at our one-day economic development summit held at Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. Don was the keynote speaker and also presented two breakout sessions, each on a different topic. The keynote address was excellently presented and very well received, as the evaluations of the keynote address indicated. He provides a no holds barred viewpoint into the challenges faced by a community, whether rural, urban, or inner city. If you have not had the opportunity to hear Don, I would strongly encourage you to at least read his books, The Little Black Book of Economic Development and Who Moved My Smoke Stack?
- David Simonsen, Executive Director, Wayne Area Economic Development, Inc.
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Listen to Don Holbrook being interviewed by Krishna De about, "The Impact of Globalization on Local Economies" (50 mins):
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.):
