Basic Economic Development
July 30-August 2, 2012
This annual course provides intensive instruction on the fundamentals of economic development practice. It is a four-day introductory training course designed for economic development professionals employed by public, civic, or private development agencies and individuals new to the field. It is also appropriate for more experienced professionals seeking to update their skills. The course is a comprehensive educational experience that integrates theoretical and practical perspectives on economic development and provides participants with the background needed to organize, plan, and implement economic development activities and programs.
Program Topics:
• Marketing and business attraction
• Business retention and expansion
• Entrepreneurship
• Workforce development
• Financing economic development
• Strategic planning
• Community development
• Managing economic development organizations
• Ethical Dilemmas (New session this year)
The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council and counts toward the CEcD certification for professional economic developers.
4 days
This course is held at the School of Government. Please plan your reservations early as we have secured a social block of rooms at the Siena Hotel for 74.00/night. Call: 919-929-4000 or 800-223-7379 and identify yourself to the reservationists as a guest of the UNC SOG Annual Basic Economic Course to receive this group rate.
We have also secured rooms at the Aloft Chapel Hill. With the group code, BED you can reserve a room at the special rate of $65.90 per night. Phone: (919) 932-7772 · Toll-Free: (866) 716-8143
Course participants who cancel their registration on or before July 16, 2012 will receive a full refund. Those who cancel on or before July 23, 2012 will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. No refund will be made for cancellations made after July 23, 2012. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, as outlined in the School's cancellation policy.
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