Courses & Events

President-Elect Donald Trump has proposed a range of startling and challenging ideas about trade and economic development with Canada and the world.

This pre-EDCO conference seminar is designed to equip economic developers with the skills and knowledge necessary to integrate planning principles and collaborate with planners. Economic developers and planners both strive to enhance community vitality, though often through distinct approaches. While developers focus on reducing business and development barriers, planners concentrate on guiding where and how development unfolds.

Where: Waterloo Cost: $1250-$1695* Points: 10 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 types and experience levels will appreciate the peer-learning and networking opportunities. Participants come from across Canada and are eager to share their successes, challenges, and lessons. On a personal level, spending a week learning, eating, and relaxing together builds a bond that leaves each cohort looking forward to reuniting at conferences and other industry events.

Where: Waterloo Cost: $1250 - $1695* Points: 10 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 Economic Developers Association of Canada conference.

Where: ONLINE Cost: $195 - $295 Points: 5 The purpose of the seminar is to provide an accessible and practical introduction to using data in economic development. The goal is to demonstrate how the use of data leads to better decision making and strategic planning. Through instruction and hands on learning, participants will learn how to find and interpret data, including data/analysis that is relevant to their specific needs/community.

Where: Online Every Wednesday 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (EST) Cost: $1150 - $1595* Points: 10 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 Economic Developers Association of Canada conference. Advanced Economic Development Opportunities (Fall Year 2) ONLINE Oct 16-Nov 13, 2024 10

Join the Association des professionels en développement économique du Québec at their Annual Conference!

The Municipal District of Bonnyville will host SiteLink Forum 2024 – a premier event focused on investment attraction for site selectors, economic development professionals, Realtors, developers, engineers, utilities, and other service providers.  This three-day event provides, training, networking, best practices, and information on emerging trends for investment attraction. Registration deadline is September 4, 2024.