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• Basic Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania

  • Start
    12/07/2022
  • End
    02/08/2023
  • Location
    Combo of In-Person & Virtual Sessions
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  Basic Economic Development
  Course in Pennsylvania

  Join PEDA, the IEDC-accredited sponsor of the Basic Economic Development Course in PA, as we launch our NEW format! Starting in 2022, the course will be split between nine weeks, beginning in December 2022 and concluding in February 2023. The first and last days will be held in person in Harrisburg. The remaining seven days will be held virtually (via Zoom). Participants are required to attend all in person and virtual sessions in order to earn a certificate.

  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:

  • Learn fundamental concepts and theories of economic development.
  • Gain knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's challenging economic environment.
  • Receive training from experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academia, and the private sector.
  • Network with other economic development professionals from both inside and outside Pennsylvania.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  
  

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  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

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• Save the Dates - 2023 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference

  • Start
    04/17/2023
  • End
    04/19/2023
  • Location
    Hilton Harrisburg

  2023 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference

  Hilton Harrisburg • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

  @PEDAtweets       #PEDAspring23

  Photo Credit: Hilton Harrisburg

  

  We hope you'll join us in Harrisburg this spring. In the meantime, please join the conversation on social media.

  @PEDAtweets       #PEDAspring23
  

  

  PEDA is the primary statewide organization representing economic development professionals and, as such, provides opportunities to share best practices that enhance the professional dialogue and support local, regional, and state economic development initiatives.

  Who should attend? Those in attendance are expected to include professionals representing economic and community development at the municipal, county, regional, and state levels as well as workforce development professionals, commercial and industrial developers, business incubator operators, project finance professionals, IDA directors, elected officials, and executives representing utilities and transportation, engineering, and construction.

  

  Agenda & Registration

  Please check back soon for details.

  

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  Please check back soon for details.

  

  Hotel Accommodations
  

  The conference will be held at the Hilton Harrisburg, located at One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Once available, details will be provided regarding directions for reserving your overnight room, the cut-off date, etc. Please note that, after the established deadline or once capacity has been reached – whichever comes first – reservations will only be accepted upon availability at prevailing hotel rates.

  Parking

  Overnight guests of the Hilton Harrisburg may park in the connecting Walnut Street parking garage at a reduced rate. Special subsidized rates are listed below.

  • Overnight Guest Self-Parking: $10.00/evening - unlimited exits*
  • Banquet & Meeting Guests: $5.00 per exit*

  Banquet & Meeting Guest Parking is valid up to ten (10) hours.

  Parking tickets must be validated at the Front Desk to receive the discounted rates.

  *Parking rates are subject to increases.

  Consent to Use of Photographic Images

  Registration for, attendance at or participation in the 2023 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference constitutes an agreement by the registrant, attendee or participant to PEDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant's, attendee's or participant's image in photographs.

  

  Dietary / ADA Restrictions

  If you have any ADA restrictions, dietary restrictions or allergies you would like PEDA or the conference venue to be aware of, please list them in the registration form or contact PEDA headquarters.

  

  Early Bird Rate

  Early bird registration rates will be honored only for registrations received and fully paid by the established deadline. PEDA reserves the right to assess the standard registration rate for registrations received after the deadline or only partially completed by the deadline.

  

  IEDC Recognition

  PEDA is currently seeking event recognition by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), in hopes of this conference qualifying as a professional development event that counts towards the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs).

  

  Cancellation / Refund / Substitution Policies

  Requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing and received by the date and time listed in the registration brochure. No refunds will be granted after that point. All cancellations and refunds are subject to an administrative fee. No-shows will be billed in full. Substitutions are permitted, but rate adjustments (i.e., member vs. non-member, early-bird vs. standard, etc.) will apply.

  

  COVID-19 Protocols

  PEDA strongly encourages all conference participants to be fully vaccinated prior to attending the 2023 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference 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 visit to the conference venue and to visit the Hilton Harrisburg’s website to learn how it is working to ensure your comfort. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at the conference.

  

  Information on this page is subject to change.

  Agenda & Registration Information: Please note the agenda, registration information and other details included on this page, in the registration brochure or in any related materials or communications are subject to change at any time without notice.

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• Save the Dates - 2023 PEDA Fall Conference

  • Start
    10/16/2023
  • End
    10/18/2023
  • Location
    DoubleTree by Hilton Reading

  SAVE THE DATES

  2023 PEDA Fall Conference

  DoubleTree by Hilton Reading • Reading, Pennsylvania

  @PEDAtweets       #PEDAfall23

  

  
  

  Photo Credit: DoubleTree by Hilton Reading

  

  We hope you'll join us in Reading next fall. In the meantime, please join the conversation on social media.

  @PEDAtweets     #PEDAfall23

  

  PEDA is the primary statewide organization representing economic development professionals and, as such, provides opportunities to share best practices that enhance the professional dialogue and support local, regional, and state economic development initiatives.

  Who should attend? Those in attendance are expected to include professionals representing economic and community development at the municipal, county, regional, and state levels as well as workforce development professionals, commercial and industrial developers, business incubator operators, project finance professionals, IDA directors, elected officials, and executives representing utilities and transportation, engineering, and construction.

  

  Agenda & Registration

  Please check back soon for details.

  Sponsorship Opportunities

  Please check back soon for details.

  

  Hotel Accommodations / Parking
  

  Please check back soon for details.

  

  Consent to Use of Photographic Images

  Registration for, attendance at or participation in the 2023 PEDA Fall Conference constitutes an agreement by the registrant, attendee or participant to PEDA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant's, attendee's or participant's image in photographs.

  

  Dietary / ADA Restrictions

  If you have any ADA restrictions, dietary restrictions or allergies you would like PEDA or the conference venue to be aware of, please list them in the registration form or contact PEDA headquarters.

  

  Early Bird Rate

  Early bird registration rates will be honored only for registrations received and fully paid by the established deadline. PEDA reserves the right to assess the standard registration rate for registrations received after the deadline or only partially completed by the deadline.

  

  Cancellation / Refund / Substitution Policies

  Requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing and received by the date and time listed in the registration brochure. No refunds will be granted after that point. All cancellations and refunds are subject to an administrative fee. No-shows will be billed in full. Substitutions are permitted, but rate adjustments (i.e., member vs. non-member, early-bird vs. standard, etc.) will apply.

  

  COVID-19 Protocols

  PEDA strongly encourages all conference participants to be fully vaccinated prior to attending the 2023 PEDA Fall Conference 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 visit to the conference venue(s) and to visit the venue's(s') website(s) 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.

  

  Information on this page is subject to change.

  Agenda & Registration Information: Please note the agenda, registration information and other details included on this page, in the registration brochure or in any related materials or communications are subject to change at any time without notice.

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