Georgia Tech: 43rd Annual Basic Economic Development Course

43rd Annual Basic Economic Development Course

Program ID: EDEV 1000P
Program type: Short Courses (weekday)
CEUs: 2.9

Location/
(Accommodations)

Program Administrator

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Cost

Georgia Tech Global Learning Center
(Regency Suites Hotel, Atlanta)

Mr. Greg King

March 23, 2010

March 26, 2010

$650.00

Section ID: 10293/220410434

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On the first day, check in at least 30 minutes before the class start time.

Meeting time(s):
•Tuesday, March 23, 2010 (10:00 AM-5:30 PM)
•Wednesday, March 24, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:30 PM)
•Thursday, March 25, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:30 PM)
•Friday, March 26, 2010 (8:00 AM-5:30 PM)

Preparing you for influence and impact in economic development

Course Description

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. The BEDC is typically shaped around the following broad themes:

Innovative economic development concepts
Understanding the influence of regional economics
Building awareness of the basic elements of economic development
Tools and techniques of highly successful economic development
Trends and opportunities in economic development

Learning Objectives

Develop a valuable network of fellow economic developers
Learn from some of the most dynamic economic development leaders in the nation
Be exposed to cutting edge economic development trends to help your community build for the future

Course Topics

Marketing and Attraction
Business Retention and Expansion
Small Business and Entrepreneur Development
Workforce Development
Strategic Planning
Community Development
Economic Development Finance
Real Estate Development
Managing an Economic Development Organization

2009 Course Agenda (2010 agenda TBA) *


March 24, Tuesday - Global Learning Center
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Registration
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Orientation and Introductions - Greg King, CEcD
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	The Impact and Influence of Economic Development - Ronnie Bryant, CEcD - Keynote Speaker
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	LUNCH in the Atrium
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Managing an Economic Development Organization - Ronnie Bryant, CEcD
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Innovation, Competitiveness and Economic Development - John Rhodes
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	BREAK
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Strategic Planning - Joy Wilkins, CEcD
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Discussion and Review

March 25, Wednesday - Global Learning Center
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST / Table Topics
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Differentiating Your Message - C. Jones Hooks, CEcD
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	BREAK
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Business Retention and Expansion - Mike Kirchoff, CEcD
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	LUNCH (on your own)
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	The IEDC Certification Process (optional)
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Alignment of Workforce and Economic Development: A Shared Client Perspective - Richard Seline
3:00 p.m. - 3:30.pm.	BREAK
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Building Relationships with your Elected Officials - (Mike Pennington CEcD Moderator ÃÂÃÂ local, state and federal panel discussion)
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Prospect Development - Randy Cardoza
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Discussion and Review

March 26, Thursday - Global Learning Center
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST / Table Topics
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Community Capitalism - Ron Kitchens, CEcD
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	BREAK
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Small Businesses & Entrepreneurial Programs - Pat Williams, CEcD
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	LUNCH (on your own)
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Economic Development Finance I [Tools and Strategies] - Toby Rittner, EDFP
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	BREAK
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Economic Development Finance II [Case Studies] - Toby Rittner, EDFP
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Creating Place to Attract Human Capital - Rick Duke, CEcD
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Discussion and Review

March 27, Friday - Global Learning Center
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Real Estate Development - Corporate Perspective - Vicki Horton
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	BREAK
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Career Insights - Vicki Horton
11: 00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Benchmarking Excellence - Joy Wilkins, CEcD
12:00 p.m.	LUNCH (provided on-site)
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	A NEW WORLD REALITY: Economic Development 2009 and Beyond - J. Mac Holladay, CCE
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Final Administration, Graduation and Check-out - Greg King, CEcD

* Details subject to change

Hotel Accommodations

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Regency Suites Hotel, which is located at 975 West Peachtree Street (at 10th Street), Atlanta, Georgia, 30309. Mention that you are attending the Georgia Tech "Basic Economic Development" course for a special room rate. For reservations, call 404-876-5003 or 1-800-642-3629.

Click here for a list of several other hotels near the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.

For More Information

For more information on the agenda, visit www.innovate.gatech.edu/bedc2009.

**Please Note: In order to receive full credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion, participants must stay until the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly.

Related Programs

IEDC Credit Analysis recommended
IEDC Economic Development Strategic Planning recommended
IEDC Marketing and Attraction recommended
IEDC Business Retention and Expansion recommended