2026 Basic Economic
Development Course in PA
PEDA, the IEDC-accredited sponsor of the Basic Economic Development Course in PA, invites you to register for the 2026 Course, taking place in September. All sessions will be held in person at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA. Participants are required to attend all sessions in order to earn a certificate of completion.
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Session Dates / Times*:
September 22 | 8:30 am - 5:00pm
- Managing Economic Development Organizations
- Economic Development Ethics
- Workforce Development
- Networking Reception
September 23 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Real Estate Development and Reuse
- Marketing/Attraction
- Strategic Planning
- Additional Topic TBD
September 24 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Business Retention and Expansion
- Community/Neighborhood Development
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development
- Economic Development Finance
- Certificate Distribution
*Schedule is subject to change
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.
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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.
Registration Fees:
PEDA Member - $690 thru August 11, 2026
PEDA Member - $740 after August 11, 2026
Non-member - $790 thru August 11, 2026
Non-member - $840 after August 11, 2026
Questions? Contact Tammy K. Linn at tlinn@wannerassoc.com.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Cancellations/refund requests must be submitted in writing to tlinn@wannerassoc.com no later than 12:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2026. No refunds will be granted after that point. All cancellations and refunds are subject to an administrative fee. No-shows will not be refunded (or will be billed in full, where applicable). Substitutions are permitted, but are subject to rate adjustments (i.e., member vs. non-member, etc.), where applicable. Thank you for understanding and adhering to our policy.
Hotel Room Block:
Hotel reservations can be made by calling the Penn Harris Hotel at 717-763-7117. Identify yourself as part of the BEDC meeting to receive the rate of $129 plus tax.
IEDC-Accredited Sponsor Accredited by
www.peda.org www.iedconline.org
717-441-6047 202-223-7800
Sponsor
www.dced.pa.gov | 866-466-3972
This Project was financed in part by a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, DCED.
