2023 Session Dates
December 6 | 1:00-5:15 pm ~ in person
Managing Economic Development Organizations
Networking Reception
December 7 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ~ in person
Economic Development Ethics|
Real Estate Development and Reuse
Workforce Development
December 13 | 9:00 am-11:45 am ~ virtual
Marketing/Attraction
2024 Session Dates
January 3 | 9:00 am-11:45 am ~ virtual
Business Retention & Expansion
January 10 | 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Strategic Planning
January 17 | 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Community/Neighborhood Development
January 24 | 8:30 am - 3:15 pm ~ in person
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Economic Development Finance
Certificate Distribution
*subject to change
Registration Fees
Member - $675 thru Oct 23, 2023 | $725 after Oct 24, 2023
Non-member - $775 thru Oct 23, 2023 | $825 after Oct 24, 2023
Course Objectives:
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Learn fundamental concepts and theories of economic development.
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Gain knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's challenging economic environment.
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Receive training from experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academia, and the private sector.
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Network with other economic development professionals from both inside and outside Pennsylvania.
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The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. It fulfills one of the prerequisites for those who wish to take the examinations for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.
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The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. IEDC provides leadership and excellence in economic development for its communities, members, and partners.
IEDC-accredited
Sponsor Sponsor Accredited by
www.peda.org www.dced.pa.gov www.iedconline.org
717-441-6047 866-466-3972 202-223-7800
This Project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DCED.
COVID-19 Procedures
PEDA strongly encourages all conference participants to be fully vaccinated prior to attending the BEDC in person sessions and continues to monitor guidance by the CDC and state health officials. Participants are asked to remain up-to-date regarding the latest CDC guidance during their visits to the conference venues and to visit the venues’ websites to learn how they are working to ensure your comfort. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Upcoming IEDC Events
June 11-13
2023 IEDC Economic Future Forum Calgary, AB
June 20
Economic Development Ethics Workshop Online
June 27-28
Technology-Led Economic Development Course Online
June 29-30
Workforce Development Strategies Course Online
July 18 CEcD
Exam Essentials Workshop Online
July 24-25
Business Retention & Expansion Course Online
July 26-28
Economic Development Credit Analysis Course Online
August 3-4
Real Estate Development & Reuse Course Online
August 15-16
Introduction to Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online
August 17-18
Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online
August 28-29
Economic Development Marketing & Attraction Course Online
August 3-4
Real Estate Development & Reuse Course Online
August 15-16
Introduction to Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online
August 17-18
Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online
August 28-29
Economic Development Marketing & Attraction Course Online
September 16-17
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam Dallas, TX
September 17-20
2023 IEDC Annual Conference Dallas, TX
September 17 & 18
Economic Development Ethics Workshops Dallas, TX
September 19
CEcD Exam Essentials Workshop Dallas, TX
October 5-6
Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies Course Online
October 9-27
Foreign Direct Investment & Exporting Course Online
October 19-25
Entrepreneurship Development Professional Certification Exam Online
November 2-3
Real Estate Development & Reuse Course Phoenix, AZ
November 13-14
Economic Development Marketing & Attraction Course Online
December 7-8
Business Retention & Expansion Course Online
For more information go to https://www.iedconline.org/pages/course-schedule/
Questions should be directed to Tammy K Linn at tlinn@wannerassoc.com
