Community Investment Readiness (CIR)
Community Investment Readiness (CIR)
Access a First-of-Its-Kind New Tool
Pre-requisite: Business and Investment Attraction (B&IA)
Participants gain exclusive access to the EDA Community Investment Readiness Tool.
Developed by EDA and FT Locations, it is groundbreaking resource designed to help communities assess their current position and make strategic, informed decisions about investment readiness.
This is an optional course in our Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP).
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This course is available in our self-directed (asynchronous) format. EDA members receive a registration discount.
Successful completion of EDA’s Business and Investment Attraction (BIA) Course is a required prerequisite.
COURSE OUTCOMES
- Understand the Purpose of EDA's Community Investment Readiness Self Assessment Tool.
- Identify the tool's 10 key pillars.
- Complete the tool and interpret your results.
- Develop an action plan.
- Identify and access additional resources from key community partners.