Held in Melbourne (Naarm) with the theme, The Power of Place, NEDC delegates will explore how place-based economic development drives community prosperity, resilience and empowerment. Join us at Australia’s premier conference for economic development professionals!
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Jon will bring an international perspective to NEDC24, presenting a case study on place branding from Austin, Texas.
Austin’s emergence as an international destination for tech talent and tech companies serves as a model for communities seeking international recognition. Creating a unique identity and brand for Austin through developing a strong marketing and promotional plan was imperative to the success of attracting cutting-edge businesses.
Hear from Jon at NEDC24 and discover the strategy behind Austin’s transformation.
JON ROBERTS
Principal & Managing Director
Tip Strategies
Jon has amassed an impressive portfolio that includes work in Japan and Western Europe and in the U.S., from New York to California.
He was vice-president with the Oregon Technology Fund and lead investor for the Hood River Brewing Company. He managed two start-up technology companies and founded a mountain bike company in Portland, Oregon (the Fat Tire Farm).
He received his MA degree from the University of Hawaii with post-graduate work at the University of Oregon.
Born and raised in Germany, Jon now resides in Austin and summers in Bend, Oregon.