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Economic Development


1.   43rd Annual Basic Economic Development Course   (EDEV 1000P)

The Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) is the first step on the professional track of an economic developer. This course provides a substantial introduction to the core topic areas that make up comprehensive economic development, as well as insight on trends impacting the profession and practice of economic development.
Economic Development
1 open section 3/23/2010-3/26/2010

2.   How to Engage the Media as Your Partner in Economic Development   (EDEV 1025P)

This course is designed to help economic development professionals understand the role of the media and the current challenges they face in today's economy. Participants will examine various vehicles of communication, including new models for smart, powerful media relations. New strategies and skills necessary to design and implement effective media campaigns also will be discussed.
Economic Development
1 open section 3/31/2010

3.   IEDC Real Estate Development and Reuse   (EDEV 1006P)

This comprehensive two-day course covers trends in development, regulatory strategies, financing development, initiating redevelopment and the overall development process.
Economic Development
1 open section 4/1/2010-4/2/2010

4.   How to Conduct Performance Tracking to Demonstrate ROI   (EDEV 1024P)

How to Conduct Performance Tracking to Demonstrate ROI
Economic Development
1 open section 7/21/2010

5.   Is Your Community Ready for a Business Incubator?   (EDEV 1023P)

This one day-course will help economic developers identify the tools necessary to launch a successful business incubator program. The course will cover the most common needs of start-up entrepreneurial firms, the barriers they face and how communities can promote their development.
Economic Development
1 open section 10/6/2010

6.   IEDC Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development   (EDEV 1019P)

This course will identify the tools economic developers need to create a climate that caters to small businesses. In addition, the course will cover the characteristics of entrepreneurs and small business owners, the barriers they face and how communities can promote their development.
Economic Development
1 open section 10/7/2010-10/8/2010

7.   IEDC Technology-led Economic Development   (EDEV 1007P)

IEDC Technology-led Economic Development
Economic Development
1 open section 12/2/2010-12/3/2010

8.   IEDC Business Retention and Expansion   (EDEV 1004P)

A strong business retention and expansion program ensures that the needs of local businesses are being not only heard, but addressed. In this course, attendees will learn the "red flags" that may indicate a company is looking to move elsewhere. Attendees will learn how to structure an effective system to respond to business concerns.
Economic Development
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