Summer holidays are just around the corner and before you leave for vacation many of you may be already planning ahead for the fall.
EDA is offering several professional development opportunities both online and in person. Mark your calendars and register today to avoid the waiting list:
1. September 6 - October 4
EDA's Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) course
Online
Register here.
This course is part of our Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP) and equips you with the skills to grow the business community in your region which in turn helps to provide a long term sustainable community foundation.
2. September 16
Economic Development for Elected Officials Course
One-day
City of Airdrie, Council Chambers
This course is designed for elected officials and those who work with them.
Register Here
Read about our Elected Officials Course
3. October 11 - November 8
Business and Investment Attraction (B&IA)*
Online
Register here
This course is part of our CEDTP and is designed to give you the tools to develop business investment strategies that will help your community expand its economic base. *EDA members receive a 50% rebate on the registration for this course. Simply register then send your receipt to admin@edaalberta.ca to receive your rebate.
4. October 13-14
IEDC's Technology-Led Economic Development Course
Global Business Centre, Calgary
Read about the course and Register Here
5. October 21
Economic Development for Elected Officials Course
St Paul, AB
Register here
6. November 22 - December 20
Economic Development Establishing the Foundation
Online
Register Here
This course is the first one in our CEDTP series and is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding and the basic tools to practice economic development in your community.
Don't forget, by contacting us at admin@edaalberta.ca you can arrange for EDA to come to you to facilitate one of the courses in our program in person.
The CEDTP courses are eligible for credit towards the Management Certificate-Economic Developers offered through the University of Calgary in conjunction with EDA. They can also be applied to your Ec.D designation.
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