The highly anticipated 2nd Annual Birmingham Economic Development Summit is only weeks away.  The 2009 theme is Making the Case: Success through Collaboration.  The summit will highlight successful collaborative efforts, future joint ventures, and public/ private partnerships.  Strategically designed to yield results and best business practices, the sessions will grant access to the citizens, inform and empower entrepreneurs, and corporate and community leadership.

The kick-off reception is November 18th at the Alabama Power Auditorium and will feature a presentation from the Birmingham Business Alliance.  Conference sessions are November 19th and 20th starting at 9:00 a.m., each day, at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex - South Meeting Rooms.  See the schedule, register, and learn more at www.birminghameconomicsummit.com