Intro to Economic Development Training Course – Escape the Cold and Learn the Basics!

Posted Dec 12 2008

This announcement was posted by:
International Economic Development Council

Take advantage of a warm destination and the opportunity for an excellent learning experience with the International Economic Development Council.

Introduction to Economic Development Training Course
http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Intro_VI

This course is being held in partnership with the Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority.

Date: February 18-20, 2009
Location: St. Thomas, Virgin Islands

Economic developers pursue a number of strategies to ensure a healthy local economy, from helping small businesses grow to leading large redevelopment projects. Hear from professionals who work in various facets of the field on how local initiatives can further a community’s economic development goals. While IEDC courses can be taken in any sequence, those new to economic development are encouraged to take this course first as an overview of the field’s key activities.

This course covers:
• Strategic planning
• Economic development finance
• Business retention and expansion
• Business attraction and marketing
• Enterprise and small business development
• Real estate development and reuse
• Brownfield redevelopment
• Neighborhood development strategies
• Technology-led economic development
• Workforce development and training

Speakers Include:

Jeffrey Finkle
President/CEO
International Economic Development Council

Jon Roberts
Managing Director
TIP Strategies

Richard Seline
CEO and Principal
New Economy Strategies

View the course agenda: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Intro_VI#agenda