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 9 – 13, 2025 | Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver CO
This course will feature live, interactive discussions with instructors and peers. Special discount pricing and scholarships are offered for EDCC members! Deadline to apply for BEDC Scholarship is May 14, 2025.
See below for more information about this years conference
Registration Information:
Pricing includes 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 training.
**The Basic Economic Development Course manual is highly recommended if you plan to sit for the CEcD exam. If you are interested in purchasing the manual, please select the appropriate cart item so that we can have it available for you on the first day of class.
For more information please contact
Bobbi Blank, EDCC Administrator
bobbi.blank@edcconline.org
720.260.4478
Location:
Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
1445 Market St, Denver, CO 80202
Hotel Information:
SpringHill Suites By Marriot Denver Downtown – (0.2 mile)
Thompson Denver by Hyatt – (0.1 mile)
Hotel Teatro – (0.2 mile)
the Curtis Denver – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – (0.3 mile)
Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek – (5.1 miles) Best Rates!
Parking Information:
Street parking is available. It is metered with a two-hour limit. The cost is $2 per hour. After the two-hour time limit, the vehicle must be moved 100 feet to a new space. The Larimer Square Parking Garage is located on Market Street between 14th and 15th (1450 Larimer St). The rates are $2 per 15 minutes, $25 maximum.
There are 3 outdoor parking lots located one block from the Chamber.
- Central Parking System (yellow sign) at Larimer & 14th – $6 per hour, $12 maximum
- Central Parking System (yellow sign) at Market & Speer – $12 flat rate
- Public Parking (blue sign) at Market & Speer – $10 flat rate
*Fees are subject to change at the discretion of the individual public parking garages
Parking websites below:
Denver Parking – SpotHero Official Site
This scholarship is for professional development opportunities in the economic development industry including: classes accredited with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Economic Development Institute (EDI), Business Retention Expansion (BRE), Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC), CEcD Training Course, National Development Council (NDC), Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute (OU EDI), and the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA). Scholarships are limited to the availability of funds.
- Applicant must be a member in good standing.
- Applicant can receive only one professional development/education scholarship per calendar year.
- All travel, additional food, hotel, etc. will be the responsibility of the applicant.
- Please attach a copy of the proposed agenda for the training.
CLICK HERE to Apply
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2025 Agenda
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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
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.