Bruce Seifer Author

Rhonda Phillips Community well-being is the focus of Rhonda's research and outreach activities. Author/editor of fifteen books on community development and related topics, she offers both practice and academic perspectives on the ever-changing topic of community revitalization. Formerly a Senior Sustainability Scientist with the Global Institute of Sustainability and Professor in the School of Community Resources & Development at Arizona State University, Rhonda serves as Purdue University's inaugural Dean of the Honors College.

Bruce Seifer is a consultant with deep experience in economic development. He led the City of Burlington Vermont's Economic Development efforts for three decades, providing technical assistance to 4,000 businesses and numerous non-profits. Bruce frequently speaks at national forums on policy and strategy, city revitalization, and program design and evaluation.

Ed Antczak After 20 years in business, Ed joined CEDO's Economic Development Division in 2003 focusing on assisting businesses at all stages of growth, managing a revolving loan fund, and being a member of various development project teams. He currently serves on the steering committees of several national Sustainable Economic Development organizations.