January 14-18, 2013
Horizon Convention Center
Muncie, Indiana
Are you new to economic development? Does your job require you to have a good understanding of economic development or to make decisions that affect the economic development of your community?
Offered annually, our weeklong Indiana Economic Development Course—known to many as "The Academy"—offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, and community development. It is a comprehensive educational experience in the theory and practice of economic development.
This course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Successful completion of the course qualifies participants for admission to the Economic Development Institute, a program also accredited by IEDC.
Course Curriculum
A diverse and experienced faculty of practitioners and academicians covers the key elements of economic development. The curriculum, shared by 19 courses across the country, is augmented by state- and region-specific subject matter. The core curriculum covers the following:
- business retention and expansion
- strategic planning
- marketing/business attraction
- economic development finance
- small business and entrepreneurship development
- community/neighborhood development
- real estate development and reuse
- workforce development
Other topics for the course include:
- building development organizations
- development and the environment
- understanding the global economy
- international trade
- community development theory
- data gathering and analysis
- existing industry development
You may download our full agenda here (may be subject to change).
For further program information, please see our 2012 information sheet or contact Rose Wright, Building Better Communities project/financial specialist, at 765-285-1628.
If you would like to be added to our registration notice/waiting list for the 2013 course, please fill out this form .
Space in this course is extremely limited. Completion of this form does not guarantee your participation. Once you have filled out the registration form during our enrollment period, you will be notified within 10 business days of your status.
Course Sponsors
Indiana Economic Development Corp.
Duke Energy
CenturyLink
Hoosier Energy
Indiana Michigan Power
Indiana Municipal Power Agency
NIPSCO/NiSource
Vectren
Wabash Valley
The Indiana EDC is accredited by the International Economic Development Council which accredits a number of Basic Economic Development Courses (BEDC) that provide the foundation for entry-level economic development practitioners, allied professionals, community leaders, and volunteers. The Indiana EDC and other EDC/BEDCs serve as the equivalent to IEDC’s Introduction to Economic Development Course for those interested in the CEcD Certification through IEDC. For information on other basic economic development courses accredited by the IEDC, please see its Web site.
The International Economic Development Council is a membership organization that serves thousands of economic development professionals from around the world with unparalleled expertise and collective influence. IEDC develops policies to advance the profession of economic development and serves as a clearinghouse for information on local economic problems and solutions. It also fosters the interchange of ideas and education experiences. |
IEDC
734 15th Street, NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
202-223-7800
Fax 202-223-4745
http://www.iedconline.org |
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