
Registration Information
Price: $65 for IEDA Members
The IEDA"s 2025 Fall Tour: Southern Region is only open to current IEDA members. Click the link on the right side of the page to "Join the IEDA Today" so you can participate in this event.
Hotel Information
Holiday Inn Express 2609 Blue Heron Drive, Marion, IL 62959
Reserve Your Room Here
Please use the link above or call (618) 993-5602 to reserve your room at the discounted rate of $139 + tax. The discounted room block expires on October 17.
Agenda
Wednesday, November 5
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Thursday, November 6
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1:00 pm |
Arrive at Marion Hotel by 1 p.m. |
8:30-10:00 am |
Breakfast
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
TalentPipeline Strategies
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1:30-2:30 pm |
Shuttle to Southern Illinois Airport
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT
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10:00 am
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Depart or Optional Day 2 Activities
Garden of the Gods Visit
Sahara Woods OHV Park
Southern Illinois Wine Tour
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2:30-4:30 pm |
SI Airport – Local Airport as Economic Driver
TRANSFORMATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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4:30-5:30 pm |
Shuttle Back to Marion Hotel + Short Break |
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5:30-6:30 pm |
Pre-Dinner Networking at Mtn. Dew Park's Diamond Club |
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6:30-7:30 pm |
Dinner & STAR Bond Presentation in Collaboration with Illinois Chambers |
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7:30-9:00 pm |
Marion Downtown Development Tour and Activities
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
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9:00 pm |
Return to Marion Hotel
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