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April 2019
May 2019
Year 1 – Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Waterloo
Year 1- Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Waterloo Why take Year 1? Year 1 is about two things: building a strong foundation of knowledge in economic development, and building connections with your peers. This course helps economic development professionals learn the basics of the field, from what an EDO really does, to measuring success. Generalists will learn strategies for handling the many and diverse tasks they’re expected to do. Specialists will learn about the spectrum of economic development activities…
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Year 1 – Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Edmonton
Year 1 – Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Edmonton Why take Year 1? Year 1 is about two things: building a strong foundation of knowledge in economic development, and building connections with your peers. This course helps economic development professionals learn the basics of the field, from what an EDO really does, to measuring success. Generalists will learn strategies for handling the many and diverse tasks they’re expected to do. Specialists will learn about the spectrum of economic development…
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Year 2 – Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Thunder Bay
Year 2 – Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Thunder Bay Why take Year 2? Advancing Economic Development Opportunities (Year 2) builds on the foundation created in Year 1 and addresses more advanced topics like financial analysis, project management and performance measurement. Just like in Year 1, peer-learning and networking are built into the course. Year 2 is the second of two courses that make up our Certificate in Economic Development. Certificates are presented to every successful recipient annually at the…
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How Millennials are Reshaping Economic Development – ONLINE option
How Millennials are Reshaping Economic Development This two-day seminar explores how Millennials are redefining approaches to economic development. Learn how to leverage Millennials unique tastes and engagement style in your community. Topics include: Can Craft Beer Save the Economy? Hype vs. Hope: Can Millennials Bring a New Energy to Economic Development? Snapchat, Instagram & Whatsapp: How Economic Development Marketing Must Evolve or Die Digital Angst: Hyperconnectivity, Disconnected-ness and Community Available Online – This seminar is also available online. Please register then…
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Year 2 – Advancing Economic Development Opportunities – Waterloo
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Year 1: Fundamentals of Community Economic Development – Amherst
Why take Year 1? Year 1 is about two things: building a strong foundation of knowledge in economic development, and building connections with your peers. This course helps economic development professionals learn the basics of the field, from what an EDO really does, to measuring success. Generalists will learn strategies for handling the many and diverse tasks they’re expected to do. Specialists will learn about the spectrum of economic development activities and become more insightful team members. Professionals of all…
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