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Join Your Economic Development Colleagues for High-Level Intimate Roundtable Discussions.
Turn Today’s Economic Challenges into Tomorrow’s Successes with IEDC
     International Economic Development Council
     Dec 03 2008

Ascension Parish Request for Qualifications
On behalf of Ascension Parish [County] in Louisiana, the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) is soliciting proposals from professional planning Consultants to create a Parish Comprehensive Plan. The anticipated project budget is $250,000 - $300,000.
     Center for Planning Excellence
     Dec 03 2008

A New ULI Publication--Best Practices in Development 2008--Outlines How to Stay Competitive in Down Real Estate Market

     Urban Land Institute (ULI)
     Dec 02 2008

Submit your work for urbanism's premier annual award
Charter Awards 2009 honor the urbanism the world needs now
     Congress for the New Urbanism
     Dec 02 2008

Earn Certification Maintenance Credit for Site Planning
This online course from Ohio State University offers education on site planning for practicing planners.
     The Ohio State University
     Dec 01 2008

New Partners for Smart Growth Conference Visits the Great American Southwest in January 2009
This national, multi-disciplinary, smart growth conference is coming to Albuquerque, New Mexico and will be held January 22-24, 2009.
     Local Government Commission
     Dec 01 2008

Become a Member of the International Economic Development Council
IEDC is the world’s largest, most-respected international economic development organization.
     International Economic Development Council
     Nov 28 2008

Sharpen Your Knowledge and Competency of Fundamental Economic Development Skills
The 2009 IEDC Leadership Summit – Gain Economic Development Skills With Your Peers
     International Economic Development Council
     Nov 26 2008

National Trust Main Street Center Webinar Series
These online seminars feature Main Street staff and other experts in the field to deliver the same type of high quality content you find at our annual conference www.mainstreet.org/conference
     National Trust for Historic Preservation
     Nov 25 2008

Former Presidential Cabinet Members to Speak at VerdeXchange 2009 Green Marketmakers Conference
VerdeXchange today announced the addition of Secretary Norman Mineta and Secretary Mickey Kantor as speakers for the clean and green energy/technology conference and networking event to be held January 26, 2009-six days after the inauguration of the new President of the United States-at the Downtown Marriott, Los Angeles,California.
     VerdeXchange
     Nov 25 2008

Climate Change Tool for SB 375 - INDEX PlanBuilder 9.3 Released
Upgraded INDEX planning support software models land-use and transportation CO2 emissions with ArcGIS 9.3 compatibility.
     Criterion Planners
     Nov 23 2008

IEDC’s Workforce Development Training Course
Join the International Economic Development Council in Tempe, AZ to learn how you can work smarter for your community’s workforce.
     International Economic Development Council
     Nov 21 2008

16th STREET MALL, DENVER, CO: REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
The Downtown Denver Business Improvement District (BID) in cooperation with the Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. (DDP), City and County of Denver (City), the Regional Transportation District (RTD) and 16th Street Plan Steering and Technical Committees is seeking a consultant to conduct an existing conditions Technical Assessment and Rehabilitation Strategy for the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver, Colorado.
     Downtown Denver Business Improvement District
     Nov 19 2008

National Charrette Institute 2009 Certificate Training Calendar (AICP, AIA accredited)
Learn the breakthrough tools for community transformation while earning up to 29 AICP CU and AIA CE credits and save on early registration until December 31st!
     National Charrette Institute
     Nov 19 2008

BOCEP course helps you keep current on trends in land use law
Bloustein Online Continuing Education Program provides high quality, interactive and cost-effective professional development. Planetizen readers can get a $50 scholarship for this course.
     Bloustein Online Continuing Education Program
     Nov 19 2008

Sustainable Development – Learn More at IEDC’s Leadership Summit
The International Economic Development Council’s 2009 Leadership Summit
     International Economic Development Council
     Nov 19 2008

4 Philadelphia RFPs: Strategic Planning, Retail and Gaming Designer, Traffic Study, Real Estate and Economic Advisory Services
The Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, working in conjunction with the City of Philadelphia, is soliciting responses to 4 separate RFPs.
     Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
     Nov 18 2008

Become a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD).
The International Economic Development Council’s Certified Economic Developer Program.
     International Economic Development Council
     Nov 14 2008

Educate Your Stakeholders on the Importance of Economic Development
The International Economic Development Council’s 2009 Leadership Summit
     International Economic Development Council
     Nov 12 2008

St. Charles Parish RFQ
Project Introduction On behalf of St. Charles Parish in Southeast Louisiana, the Center for Planning Excellence (CPEX) is soliciting qualification submissions from professional planning Consultants to create a Parish [county] Comprehensive Plan [“Comprehensive Plan” is the equivalent of “master plan” under Louisiana revised statutes]. The parish anticipates a total project budget of $250,000-$300,000.
     Center for Planning Excellence
     Nov 07 2008