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1000 Friends of Iowa 1000 Friends of Iowa Annual Meeting Saturday, July 28, 2007 Enabling Sustainable Development for Iowa: Driving directions, parking information, campus maps and final agenda (PDF document) Join us in historic Mount Vernon. Experience the charm of this historic small town and its cultural stroll-zone that includes distinctive, nationally recognized cuisine, art studios, antiques, specialty shops, and bed-and-breakfast inns.  The annual meeting will be held in the Cornell Commons in the heart of campus. The day's events will include the 2007 Best Development Awards, Reports from Around the State, and panels and breakout sessions covering topics including urban sprawl, sustainability in development decisions, and local codes to enable smart growth. The meeting will conclude with a walking tour of historic Mount Vernon. Keynote Address: Thomas D. Guzman Director, Iowa Downtown Resource Center, Iowa Department of Economic Development On Saturday, July 28 you have the opportunity to hear a nationally renowned expert talk about his experiences with making downtowns come alive.  Thom Guzman has been with the Iowa Department of Economic Development since January 1988. As Director of the Iowa Downtown Resource Center, he oversees all downtown development programs of the department, including its premier program, Main Street Iowa. Mr. Guzman represents all of the USA's State and Citywide Main Street coordinating programs on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's Community Development Financial Institution, Loan Committee and their Diversity Committee. He is a graduate of Leadership Iowa and is past vice-chair of the Iowa Commission on Latino Affairs. Not only that, but he's a fun guy. You're bound to have a good time! Join us on July 28 in Mount Vernon! Register Now Registration for the 2007 meeting is $35 before July 15, and $45 after July 15. Sponsorships can be purchased for $75 each. You can register for the annual meeting in two ways: Mail: Download the PDF registration form |