Economic Development Author, Mark Lautman, Presents "Gumption Cycle" Webinar to Twenty-Eight Communities
Lautman delivers once again with his knowledge and expertise in the area of economic development.

LITTLE FALLS, MN, December 08, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Communities across the country are striving for leadership in these difficult economic conditions. In order to understand the challenges faced by many communties, Mark Lautman provided a one-hour presentation to 28 communities highlighting the skills and steps needed for leaders to overcome the challenges of community growth. The "Gumption Cycle" webinar hosted on December 1, 2011 was a second webinar in Mark's year-long series to help communities grow.

This webinar analyzed the motivation and leadership dynamics involved in restoring confidence and support for Economic Development. Depressed demand, a lack of commercial credit, a growing skills-jobs mismatch, and imminent federal government cutbacks will make economic development increasingly difficult in the decade ahead.

According to Ron Kresha, President of Golden Shovel, "This webinar gave community leaders a fresh perspective on economic development and exposed hope in tough times."

"We have been very impressed with Mark's strategic thinking for communities. His book, When the Boomer's Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide, is thought-provoking and a must read for any leader looking to navigate the economic development waters ahead. And we are excited to help bring his message to the masses."

Mark's next webinar is scheduled for January 19th. If you are interested in attending, please visit http://www.goldenshovelagency.com for more information.

About CELab:
Founded by Mark Lautman, author of When the Boomers Bail: A Community Economic Survival Guide, the Lab is a 501C3 think tank focused on new approaches and programs to help community leaders regain control over their communities' economic destiny.

About Golden Shovel Agency:
GOLDEN SHOVEL AGENCY is a Minnesota-based Web development firm specializing in online tools for economic and community development. The Economic Gateway Web system includes an expandable and on-demand content management system (CMS) and a robust social media implementation strategy.

Golden Shovel Agency brings over 10 years of experience combining Web technology and design expertise to present communities in their best light. Golden Shovel is located in Little Falls, Minn. (http://www.goldenshovelagency.com)

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