Building Resilient Communities How are communities and regions preparing for, responding to, and recovering from natural and man-made disasters? This session will explore effective strategies to foster resilience and strengthen local economies all in an effort to “build back better” following a catastrophic event. • Mike Norris, Executive Director, Southeast Iowa RPC • Jill Cornett, Executive Director, Harry S Truman Coordinating Council • Laura Lewis Marchino, Assistant Director, Region 9 EDD • Moderator: Linda Conner, Executive Director, Lake of the Ozarks Council of Local Governments