PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Registration is now open for the 2012 Basic Economic Development Course. The course will be held in downtown Denver the week of June 11-15.
The Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) provides a substantial introduction to the theory and fundamentals of comprehensive economic development. The formal instruction emphasizes beneficial development which can result from the constructive actions of local leaders, and revolves around five major themes: innovative community development concepts; regional economics; basic factors in development; techniques of economic development and trends in economic development.
Benefits:
Gain detailed knowledge of initiatives that have worked.
Learn from outstanding experts and practitioners in the field
Network with other successful economic developers
Become a more skilled economic development professional
Take an important step towards the internationally recognized Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation
This course is best designed for economic development practitioners; community volunteers; municipal, town and county governments; public utility personnel; chambers of commerce; financial institutions; business development professionals; co-operative extension personnel; planning and development agencies, real estate professionals and others interested in facilitation job creation and capital investment in their community, region or state.
This BEDC is accredited through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Accreditation by IEDC ensures that the BEDC covers subject areas determined to be the core building blocks in any economic development organization.
Hotel information:
A limited number of rooms are available at the Comfort Inn, located a 1/2 block from the course location. Ask for the "CSU Guest Rate" and receive a room rate of $104/night.
Comfort Inn
401 17th Street
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: (800) 237-7431
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.
Textbooks and Materials
Introduction to Economic Development published by IEDC - this book is provided at the course and is included in the tuition. For more information, contact the Course Director, Michelle Claymore, at 720-544-5503.
REGISTER NOW!
2012 SPRING CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR EDCC MEMBERS
The scholarship program has been identified by the Professional Development Committee as a valuable tool to assist economic developers/or practitioners with education and professional development. The Committee is currently taking scholarship applications for the 2012 Spring Conference.
General Eligibility
The applicant must be a member of EDCC in the current calendar year.
All scholarship applications must be submitted electronically to Michelle Claymore, Committee Chair at mclaymore@jeffcoedc.org by March 9th.
Scholarship Application
Dowload the application by clicking on the link below. All scholarships must be submitted electronically to mclaymore@jeffcoedc.org
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION