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• 2023-24 Basic Economic Development Course in Pennsylvania

  • Start
    12/06/2023
  • End
    01/24/2024
  • Location
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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
  Certificate 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.

  
  

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  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

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• Save the Dates - 2024 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference

  • Start
    04/15/2024
  • End
    04/17/2024
  • Location
    Hilton Harrisburg

  2024 PEDA Spring Legislative Conference

  Hilton Harrisburg • Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

  @PEDAtweets       #PEDAspring24

  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.

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