Events
2018 AEO National Microbusiness Conference
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
From April 30 to May 2, 2018, EIG joined leaders from across the microbusiness and microfinance industry for the 2018 AEO National Microbusiness Conference: Moving Main Street Forward. More than 600 executives, decision-makers, microfinance practitioners, advocates, policymakers, small business advisors, educators, funders, investors, fintech influentials and entrepreneurs from across the...
VentureBeat BLUEPRINT 2018
Nevada Museum of Art
Tech companies on the coasts are finding it more difficult to attract and retain talent due to rising costs and quality of life impacts. Meanwhile, America’s fly over states are seeing an incredible tech resurgence and could offer up a solution to traditional tech centers looking for an HQ2 expansion....
NaCo 2018 Legislative Conference
Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
The National Association of Counties Legislative Conference, held annually in Washington, D.C., brings together over 2,000 elected and appointed county officials to focus on federal policy issues that impact counties and our residents. The 2018 Legislative Conference was a can’t-miss event, serving to elevate the county voice at the national...
CDFA Opportunity Zones State Strategy Meeting
Economic Innovation Group
The 2018 CDFA Opportunity Zones State Strategy Meeting convened investors, economic development officials, academics and researchers for a day of in-depth conversation about the new federal Opportunity Zones program. Sessions were held on technical guidance for choosing, designating and implementing zones, how investors view opportunity zones, and driving impact investing to...
Sorenson Impact 2018 Winter Innovation Summit
David Eccles School of Business, University of Utah
The Winter Innovation Summit is the premier cross-industry event in social impact, innovation, and investing. The 2018 Summit brought together policymakers, funders, nonprofits, and social entrepreneurs to explore the future of social innovation across the globe. EIG joined this exciting cadre of thinkers to explore the latest breakthroughs in social...