Basic Economic Development | Courses in the West
Course Overview
The BEDC course provides a substantial introduction to the theory and fundamentals of comprehensive economic development. The formal instruction emphasizes beneficial development that can result from the constructive actions of local leaders and revolves around five major themes: innovative community development concepts; regional economics; basic factors in development; techniques of economic development and trends in economic development.
COLORADO BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE
June 2021 | VIRTUAL
Colorado is moving forward with our annual Basic Economic Development Course. In the past, this course was delivered over a five-day period. Since this will be virtual, we have decided to extend this course over a few weeks in June, and the course will feature live, interactive discussions with instructors and peers. Special Discount pricing offered for Colorado-based practitioners!
See below for more information about this years conference
This course will be delivered over a few-week period in June. Pricing includes the course book, instructors, and accreditation by IEDC. Anyone interested in becoming certified needs to complete this course before moving on. A certificate of completion will be provided to all those who attended and participated in each section of this virtual training.
For more information please contact
Michelle Claymore, CEcD – Course Director
mclaymore@c3gov.com
303.289.3747
Will be provided closer to the course date.
Click here for the 2020 Course Flyer
What value do you gain?
- Gain detailed knowledge of successful initiatives
- Learn from outstanding experts and practitioners in the field
- Network with other successful economic development professionals
- Grow your skills and understanding of economic development foundational elements
- Take an important step towards the internationally recognized Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation
Who should attend?
- Economic development practitioners
- Community volunteers
- Municipal, town and county governments
- Public utility personnel
- Chambers of commerce
- Financial institutions
- Business development professionals
- Co-operative extension personnel
- Planning and development agencies
- Real estate professionals
- Others interested in facilitating job creation and capital investment in their community, region or state
Area accomodations
- Online
More BEDC Events in the West
Arizona BEDC
When: January 27-31, 2020
Where: 302 N. 1st Ave., 6th Floor, Phoenix AZ
New Mexico
When: July 21 – Aug. 28, 2020
Where: Online
This BEDC is accredited through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Accreditation by IEDC ensures that the BEDC covers subject areas determined to be the core building blocks in any economic development program.
Noncredit courses do not produce academic credit nor appear on a Colorado State University academic transcript.