Community and Economic Development

37th Annual Basic Economic Development Course
August 3-6, 2009
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

The Basic Economic Development Course at UNC Chapel Hill provides intensive instruction on the fundamentals of economic development practice. It is an introductory training course designed for economic development professionals employed by public, non-profit, or private development agencies and individuals new to the field. It is also appropriate for more experienced professionals seeking to update skills. The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council and counts towards the CEcD certification for professional economic developers.

The Basic Course at UNC is a comprehensive educational experience that integrates theoretical and practical perspectives on economic development. The course provides economic development professionals with the background necessary for organizing, planning, and operating economic development activities and programs. It serves as the first step in a structured professional development program.

Modern methods of adult residential education are used to present basic concepts and engage participants to apply what they learn about the practice of economic development. The faculty is composed of experienced practitioners and scholars who are experts in a wide range of public and private economic development activities.

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August 3-6, 2009

University of North Carolina

Chapel Hill

Course Location and Dates:

The course will take place on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at the School of Government in the Knapp-Sanders Building on August 3-6, 2009.   On-site check-in will take place from 11:30 – 1:00 pm on Monday, August 3, 2009. A box lunch will be available for your convenience.  The course begins at 1:00 pm on Monday, August 3 and concludes at 4:30 pm on Thursday, August 6.

The Knapp-Sanders Building, which houses the School of Government, is located at the intersection of South Road/Hwy 54 and Country Club Road on the UNC campus in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Chapel Hill is accessible via Interstate Highways 40, 85, and 95 and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Directions to the School of Government and parking information are available at www.sog.unc.edu/pdfs/SOG_Map.pdf.

Course Schedule:

Schedule of Topics

  • Trends in Economic Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Research and Analysis in Economic Development
  • Marketing and Business Attraction
  • Business Retention and Expansion
  • Entrepreneurship and Business Creation
  • Financing Economic Development
  • Real Estate Development
  • Workforce Development
  • Community Development
  • Managing Economic Development Organizations

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List of instructors and speakers coming soon!

Who Should Attend:

The Basic Course at UNC is designed to serve full- or part-time development professionals employed by public, non-profit, or private development agencies, and individuals contemplating entering the field of economic development. Typical participants include:

• Economic development professionals
• Local and state government practitioners
• Chamber of commerce staff and volunteers
• Community development practitioners
• Local utility staff
• Private sector economic developers
• Other community leaders interested in economic development

Accreditation and Professional Development:

The Basic Economic Development Course at the University of North Carolina is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) http://www.iedconline.org and counts towards the CEcD certification for professional economic developers. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, participants will receive a course certificate and qualify for entrance to the Economic Development Institute and other IEDC courses for advanced training. Click here for information on other accredited basic economic development courses: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=BEDC

Established in 2001 through the merger of the Council of Urban Economic Development (CUED) and the American Economic Development Association (AEDC), the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) http://www.iedconline.org is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals and those in allied fields. With over 4,000 members nationwide and abroad, the newly established IEDC offers the economic development profession a source for information and professional development, and a voice for advocacy

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Registration

The registration fee for this course is $625.  All training materials, breaks, breakfast and lunch are included in the fee.

Registraton for this course will be online.  Payment is due with registration. 

Registrations will be processed on a first come first served basis.  Please direct questions regarding the registration process to cstowe@sog.unc.edu.

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Refund Policy

Tuition refunds, less a $100.00 administrative fee, will be made to applicants who withdraw from the course before July 13, 2009.  Notice of cancellation must be received in writing.  A full refund will be made to any applicant we are unable to admit to the course.

If severe weather conditions, natural disasters, or other extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the parties affect course attendance, refunds, less the $50.00 processing fee, will be made to those who cannot attend only if attendance is less than 50% of registered participants. If the course is cancelled due to unforeseen and extreme circumstances, full refunds will be granted to all registered participants.

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Accommodations:

A block of rooms has been reserved for Basic Economic Development participants at the following hotels. To receive the special room rates, please provide the name of the group and date, Basic Economic Development Course, August 3-6. 

e, August 6-9.   Shuttle service provided.

 

Holiday Inn Express                                                          Hotel Direct Line:  (919) 489-7555

6119 Farrington Road                                                            Room Block Cutoff:  July 9, 2009

Chapel Hill, NC

Double/Double:  Special rate of $80.00 plus tax

lopment Course, August 6-9. 

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Scholarships:

A limited number of scholarships are available to the members of the North Carolina and Virginia Economic Developers Associations. Other participants are encouraged to contact their state’s economic development associations, regional economic development organizations for information on possible scholarships or tuition assistance that may be used to attend the Basic Economic Development Course at the University of North Carolina.

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Attendance Policy:

To obtain a certificate of completion and receive credit for the course, participants are required to attend all sessions. Sessions will be held Monday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. No excuses, other than health, business, or family emergencies, will be accepted.

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Dress Code:

The attire for the Basic Economic Development Course is business casual.

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Questions or Comments

Please Contact Carla Stowe at 919-843-8176 or cstowe@sog.unc.edu with any questions about registration, accommodations, or logistical details. Please direct any questions or comments about course content to Jonathan Morgan at 919-843-0972 or morgan@sog.unc.edu.

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