What is it?

The Elected Officials Course provides specialized information on the strategies, tools and resources needed to help their communities thrive. It delivers information on issues such as:

• The role and function of community economic development
• Issues and best practice examples in areas like: business investment, tourism development, industrial development, and leveraging public and private partnerships.
• How to manage the process: bringing the whole community to the table.
• How to create effective outcomes for your community.

Download the brochure here.

The Details

This is a one day course, and the cost varies, depending on number of participants. Pricing is outlined below, plus Trainer expenses, and $30/manual for groups over 10.

Up to 10 participants= $1750 +GST

11-15 participants=$2475 +GST

16-20 participants= $3000 +GST

21-25 participants=$3500 +GST

26-30 participants= $3900 +GST

How to Book a Course in Your Community:

 email: admin@edaalberta.ca.

The host is responsible for arranging the venue and refreshments/lunch and for covering the trainer travel costs (which are minimal as we try to book the closest trainer to your location.) For travel over 2 hours, we charge an additional $50 per hour. As an option, the Host can set their own price per participant to cover the costs of food and travel.

Note: Due to a CARES grant, until the end of February, we are able to offer our full or 1/2 day Elected Officials course for $800/community (for 10 participants. additional $30 per person after that). Regular price $1750.