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• Understand the pivotal role of leadership in economic recovery efforts post-disaster, spanning various stakeholders including economic development organizations and government bodies.
• Analyze the diverse impacts, challenges, and opportunities posed by economic disruptions resulting from disasters, enabling strategic responses and planning.
• Develop skills in building organizational capacity and assessing economic impacts to facilitate business continuity and recovery post-disaster.
• Implement effective Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) strategies before and after disasters, fostering community economic resilience and supporting businesses through preparedness, response, and recovery phases.

• Master crisis communication techniques, including media interaction, essential for effective disaster response and maintaining public trust during times of crisis.
• Formulate comprehensive Community Economic Resilience Plans, integrating concepts, processes, and strategies to bolster community resilience and facilitate neighborhood revitalization.
• Explore methods for economic diversification and "Building Back Better," including planning and development strategies, financing mechanisms, and infrastructure considerations crucial for post-disaster rebuilding and long-term resilience.