2009 EDC Client EXPO Keynote Presentation Available Online
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA--SEPTEMBER 2, 2009--Globally-recognized economic developer, Richard Bendis, kicked off the Entrepreneurial Development Center's (EDC) September 1, 2009 Client EXPO with his keynote speech, "The Future of Innovation-based Economic Development Making it Work in Iowa". Mr. Bendis gave his speech to a full room of over 220 attendees at the Kirkwood Center for Continuing Education. Click here to view a copy of Mr. Bendis' presentation.
About Richard Bendis
Mr. Bendis is a world-recognized leader, businessman and expert on innovation and economic development. He has distinguished himself as a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, venture capitalist, investment banker, international speaker and consultant in the technology and healthcare industries. He is currently the founding President and CEO of Innovation America in Philadelphia.
Mr. Bendis has:
- Advised the White House U.S. Innovation Partnership (USIP) Advisory Task Force.
- Consulted and presented to the United Nations and NATO.
- Led a successful career with Quaker Oats and Texas Instruments.
- Built an Inc. 500 healthcare software company, which he took public on NASDAQ.
- Served as President and CEO of Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC).
- Managed his own angel and investment fund.
- Founded, and was founding President and CEO of Innovation Philadelphia.
About the EDC
The Entrepreneurial Development Center was incorporated in 2003 as a community-sponsored, non-profit business accelerator. The company provides economic growth through the development and expansion of entrepreneurial enterprises and has successfully assisted over 300 Iowa-headquartered businesses. Its focus is on creating local wealth for area re-investment by growing and cultivating regional, national, and international businesses.
