Basic Economic Development

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This four-day introductory course is designed for economic development professionals employed by public, nonprofit, and private organizations and individuals new to the field. It is also appropriate for more experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge and skills. The course is a comprehensive educational experience that integrates theoretical and practical perspectives and provides participants with the foundation needed to organize, plan, and implement economic development programs. Expert instructors will cover trends, strategies, and the core tools of the trade. The course is officially accredited by the International Economic Development Council and counts toward the CEcD certification.

Class is Sold out. To be added to the Waitlist email: registrar@sog.unc.edu

Tuition: $650.

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, September 1 and December 1.

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

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.

A block of rooms located at Courtyard by Marriott Chapel Hill at the Federal Gov. Rate of $118.00/night.

Reservations must be made prior to 7/8/18

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

Guests must reference Basic Economic Development 2018 when they call in.

This hotel has a shuttle to assist with transporting guests to and from the School.

There currently are no scheduled offerings of this course.

2018 46th Annual Basic Economic Development Course Agenda (pdf, 130 KB)

For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar

919.966.4414

registration@sog.unc.edu

For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Carla Stowe

Program Manager, Local and State Government Group

919.843.8176

cstowe@sog.unc.edu

Lead Faculty

Jonathan Q. Morgan

Associate Professor of Public Administration and Government

morgan@sog.unc.edu