Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development

"Rethinking Retail in an Economic Downturn: Practical Tools for Municipal Governments"

DATE: Wed., February 4, 2009, 9 a.m. - noon;

PANEL: Mike Mallon, Mallon & Associates; Peg Blanchard, Village of Barrington; John Melaniphy, Village of Arlington Heights

FOCUS: The landscape of retail is rapidly changing as the economic downturn diminishes consumer spending. Major retailers are tightening their belts. Small businesses are seeking alternate locations to offset revenue losses. Join us as our panel of experts discusses practical tips and techniques for municipalities to maximize their retail strategies in these troubled times. Includes continental breakfast.

PLACE: Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development, DePaul University, 243 S. Wabash, Suite 9000; Chicago

AICP CM CREDIT: 2.75 hours*

FEE: Students are FREE. Includes continental breakfast. Please email or call Joe Kearney to register at jkearne2@depaul.edu or 312.362.5731.

*UPDATE ON AICP CM credit: APA's website for registering CM credit has been down for the past several weeks. We are working with APA staff and expect our December 2008 and February 2009 sessions to be approved for credit shortly (check our website for updates) In the meantime, we appreciate your patience!

Please Email or call Joe Kearney to register at jkearne2@depaul.edu or 312.36.25731.