Introductory Course

Other Goals:

• To increase participants’ understanding of the principles and theories of economic development and how it forms the foundation of every community.
• To raise the level of awareness and profile of the important role economic development plays in vibrant communities.
• To identify how projects link into the continuous process of economic development.
• To introduce the concept of community-driven economic development, a concept commonly referred to as community economic development or CED.
• To present a high-level overview of the tools, resources, and local case studies that can help economic developers meet development challenges as well as seize opportunities effectively.
• To provide a template for the process of planning.

We offer this course online, and in-person. To book, select your format below. If booking in-person, please advise preferred date you wish to book.