PEDA - Pennsylvania Economic Development Association

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    • 12/06/2023
    • 01/24/2024
    • Combo of In-Person & Virtual Sessions
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    Basic Economic Development
    Course in Pennsylvania

    SAVE THE DATE! PEDA, the IEDC-accredited sponsor of the Basic Economic Development Course in PA, invites you to attend the 2023/2024 Course beginning in December 2023 and concluding in January 2024. The first, second, and last days will be held in person at the Red Lion Hotel in Harrisburg. Four sessions will be held virtually via Zoom. Participants are required to attend all in person and virtual sessions in order to earn a certificate of completion.

    2023 Session Dates

    December 6 | 1:00-5:15 pm ~ in person 

    Managing Economic Development Organizations

    Networking Reception


    December 7 | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm ~ in person
    Economic Development Ethics|
    Real Estate Development and Reuse
    Workforce Development


    December 13 | 9:00 am-11:45 am ~ virtual

    Marketing/Attraction



    2024 Session Dates


    January 3 | 9:00 am-11:45 am ~ virtual

    Business Retention & Expansion

    January 10 | 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

    Strategic Planning


    January 17 | 9:00 am-11:00 am ~ virtual

    Community/Neighborhood Development


    January 24 | 8:30 am - 3:15 pm ~ in person

    Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development
    Economic Development Finance
    C
    ertificate Distribution


    *subject to change


    Registration Fees
    Member - $675 thru Oct 23, 2023 | $725 after Oct 24, 2023
    Non-member - $775 thru Oct 23, 2023 | $825 after Oct 24, 2023


    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.


    IEDC-accredited
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    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

    June 11-13
    2023 IEDC Economic Future Forum Calgary, AB

    June 20
    Economic Development Ethics Workshop Online

    June 27-28
    Technology-Led Economic Development Course Online

    June 29-30
    Workforce Development Strategies Course Online

    July 18 CEcD
    Exam Essentials Workshop Online

    July 24-25
    Business Retention & Expansion Course Online

    July 26-28
    Economic Development Credit Analysis Course Online

    August 3-4
    Real Estate Development & Reuse Course Online

    August 15-16
    Introduction to Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online

    August 17-18
    Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online

    August 28-29
    Economic Development Marketing & Attraction Course Online

    August 3-4
    Real Estate Development & Reuse Course Online

    August 15-16
    Introduction to Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online

    August 17-18
    Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Course Online

    August 28-29
    Economic Development Marketing & Attraction Course Online

    September 16-17
    Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam Dallas, TX

    September 17-20
    2023 IEDC Annual Conference Dallas, TX

    September 17 & 18
    Economic Development Ethics Workshops Dallas, TX

    September 19
    CEcD Exam Essentials Workshop Dallas, TX

    October 5-6
    Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies Course Online

    October 9-27
    Foreign Direct Investment & Exporting Course Online

    October 19-25
    Entrepreneurship Development Professional Certification Exam Online

    November 2-3
    Real Estate Development & Reuse Course Phoenix, AZ

    November 13-14
    Economic Development Marketing & Attraction Course Online

    December 7-8
    Business Retention & Expansion Course Online


    For more information go to https://www.iedconline.org/pages/course-schedule/ 


    Questions should be directed to Tammy K Linn at tlinn@wannerassoc.com
    • 04/15/2024
    • 04/17/2024
    • Hilton Harrisburg

    2024 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference

    Hilton Harrisburg • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

    @PEDAtweets       #PEDAspring24

    Exterior Image of Hilton Harrisburg (Photo Credit: Hilton Harrisburg)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       #PEDAspring24

    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 or Gift Shop to receive the discounted rates.

    *Parking rates are subject to increases.

    Consent to Use of Photo/Video/Audio

    Registration for, attendance at or participation in the conference constitute 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 and/or likeness and/or voice (as recorded on audio or video) without compensation.

    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 plans to seek 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.

    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.

Past events

10/16/2023 Pre-Conference Session: Demystifying RACP – A Deeper Dive
10/16/2023 Sponsor Registration - 2023 PEDA Fall Conference
10/16/2023 2023 PEDA Fall Conference
10/11/2023 2023 Pennsylvania Allies Program
08/31/2023 2023 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Virtual
08/29/2023 2023 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Altoona
08/24/2023 2023 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Lancaster
08/07/2023 2023 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Pittsburgh
08/03/2023 SSBCI - Best Practices Session
06/01/2023 2023-24 PEDA PDU Submission Form (Individual Certification)
04/17/2023 2023 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference
04/17/2023 Sponsor Registration - 2023 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference
10/24/2022 Pre-Conference Session: Exploring the Role of Bond Finance in Your Organization’s Sustainability Plan
10/24/2022 2022 PEDA Fall Conference
07/28/2022 PEDA Member Forum: SSBCI Program Guidelines and Application Process
06/30/2022 2022-23 PEDA PDU Submission Form (Individual Certification)
04/05/2022 2022 Young Professionals Reception
04/04/2022 2022 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference
04/04/2022 Sponsor Registration - 2022 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference
10/06/2021 Pre-Conference Session - Navigating Business Structures & Tax Returns: A Roadmap for Economic Development Lenders
10/06/2021 2021 PEDA Fall Conference
08/25/2021 2021 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Exton
08/24/2021 2021 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Clearfield
08/09/2021 2021 PEDA Regional Member Meeting – Pittsburgh
06/30/2021 2021-22 PEDA PDU Submission Form (Individual Certification)
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