Basic Economic Development

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Upcoming Course Offerings

2017 Annual Basic Economic Development

Location

3330 Knapp-Sanders

Chapel Hill, NC 27599

Date

July 24 - 27, 2017

Class is full. Please contact Dale Zuckert in registration to be waitlisted.

$650

Price $650.00

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A block of rooms located at Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill at the Federal Gov. Rate of $115.00/night.

Reservations must be made prior to 6/23/16

Reservations may be made by calling the Hotel directly at: 1-919-883-0700 Toll Free at: 1-800-321-2211

Guest must ask for the Basic Economic Development 2017 when they call in.

This hotel also has a shuttle to assist with getting guest to and from the School.

Holiday Inn Express - Basic Economic Development

A block of rooms has been set up at the Holiday Inn Express Chapel Hill with a special rate of $79. The rate includes a full deluxe hot breakfast and Wi-Fi. To reserve a room online please click the link Basic Economic Development. To reserve a room by phone call the hotel @ 919 489 7555 and provide the name "Basic Economic Development". To receive the special rate reservations must be made no later than July 5, 2017.

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Additional Details

Class is full. Please contact Dale Zuckert in registration to be waitlisted.

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Scholarship Information:

Community Development Block Grant Funds

Community Development Block Grant funds (specifically, administration funds) can be used to pay for attendance to this program. Check with your CDBG program administrator on the availability of funding in your jurisdiction. Non-entitlement communities can contact the Division of Community Assistance of the NC Department of Commerce to determine whether they have open CDBG projects with available funds.

Local Government Federal Credit Union

The Local Government Federal Credit Union offers scholarships to local government employees to apply towards tuition for conferences, classes, and seminars offered by the School of Government. There are five deadlines to submit applications: March 1, June 1, August 1, September 1 and December 1.

Visit the LGFCU website for more information and to submit an application.

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Course participants who cancel their registration on or before July 09, 2017 will receive a full refund. Those who cancel on or before July 16, 2017 will receive a full refund, less a $25 cancellation fee. No refund will be made for cancellations made after July 16, 2017. All cancellations must be submitted in writing, as outlined in the School’s cancellation policy.

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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.

Additional information:

Attendees: Economic development professionals employed by public, civic, or private development agencies and individuals new to the field.
Certification: The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council and counts toward the CEcD certification for professional economic developers.