2022 Session Dates
December 7, 10:00 am-3:30 pm ~ in person (Keystone Building - Forest Room*)
Managing Economic Development Organizations
Economic Development Ethics
December 14, 9:00 am-11:45 am ~ virtual
Business Retention and Expansion
December 21, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Strategic Planning
2023 Session Dates
January 4 , 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Marketing/Attraction
January 11, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Workforce Development
January 18, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development
January 25, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Community/Neighborhood Development
February 1, 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual
Real Estate Development and Reuse
February 8, 9:00 am-12:00 pm ~ in person (Keystone Building - PUC Hearing Room#1*)
Economic Development Finance
Certificate Distribution
*subject to change
Registration Fees
Member - $675 thru Oct 26, 2022 | $725 after Oct 26, 2022
Non-member - $775 thru Oct 26, 2022 | $825 after Oct 26, 2022
Course Objectives:
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Learn fundamental concepts and theories of economic development.
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Gain knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's challenging economic environment.
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Receive training from experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academia, and the private sector.
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Network with other economic development professionals from both inside and outside Pennsylvania.
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The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. It fulfills one of the prerequisites for those who wish to take the examinations for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.
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The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. IEDC provides leadership and excellence in economic development for its communities, members, and partners.
IEDC-accredited
Sponsor Sponsor Accredited by
www.peda.org www.dced.pa.gov www.iedconline.org
717-441-6047 866-466-3972 202-223-7800
This Project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DCED.
COVID-19 Procedures
PEDA strongly encourages all conference participants to be fully vaccinated prior to attending the BEDC in person sessions and continues to monitor guidance by the CDC and state health officials. Participants are asked to remain up-to-date regarding the latest CDC guidance during their visits to the conference venues and to visit the venues’ websites to learn how they are working to ensure your comfort. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Upcoming IEDC Events
August 9-10, 2022
Real Estate Development and Reuse Course
August 11-12, 2022
Economic Development Marketing and Attraction Course
August 18, 2022
From Worker to Boss: Entrepreneurship in the New Age Webinar
August 24-26, 2022
Economic Development Credit Analysis Course
September 15-16, 2022
Economic Development Strategic Planning Course
September 17-18, 2022
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam
September 18-21, 2022
2022 IEDC Annual Conference
September 18, 2022
Economic Development Ethics Workshop
September 19, 2022
Economic Development Ethics Workshop
September 20, 2022
CEcD Exam Essentials Workshop
September 29-30, 2022
Business Retention and Expansion Course
October 6, 2022
Down by the Storefront Webinar
October 20-21, 2022
Neighborhood Development Strategies Course
October 24, 26-28, 2022
Economic Development Professional Certification Exam
October 27, 2022
All is Fine in Marketing Online Webinar
November 3-4, 2022
Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies Course
November 17, 2022
Combining Craft and Commerce Webinar
December 1-2, 2022
Real Estate Development and Reuse Course
December 6, 2022
CEcD Exam Essentials Workshop
December 8, 2022
Small Town, Big Messaging: Part 2 Webinar
For more information go to https://www.iedconline.org/pages/course-schedule/
Questions should be directed to Tammy K Linn at tlinn@wannerassoc.com
