2010 Louisiana Economic Development Training Program
2010 Louisiana Basic Economic Development Course
Certified by IEDC
February 23-26, 2010
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives
10725 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Providing a solid foundation for entry-level economic development practitioners, the La. Basic Economic Development Course serves as the equivalent to IEDC's Introduction to Economic Development course in preparation for the IEDC Certification exam.
Accreditation by IEDC ensures that each BEDC covers subject areas
determined to be the core building blocks in any economic development organization.
These core subject areas are:
- Business Retention and Expansion
- Strategic Planning
- Economic Development Finance
- Marketing and Attraction
- Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development
- Community/Neighborhood Development
- Real Estate Development and Reuse
- Workforce Development
- Managing Economic Development Organizations
2010 LA Basic Economic Development Course Agenda
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2010 LA Basic Economic Development Course certified by IEDC
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 Certifed Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.
About IEDC
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and raising the profile of the profession. When we succeed, our members create more high-quality jobs, develop more vibrant communities, and generally improve the quality of life in their regions.
Telephone: (202) 223-7800
www.iedconline.org
Economic Development Marketing and Attraction
May 18-19, 2010
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives
10725 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Instructors:
Rob DeRocker
Mark James, CEcD, Principal, ED Solutions Inc.
States, regions, and communities use economic development marketing and promotion techniques for several purposes: to attract, retain, and expand businesses; to improve their community's image internally and externally; and to promote local policies and programs. Before initiating a marketing and attraction program, economic development organizations need to understand their target audience so that they can craft their message. The Economic Development Marketing and Attraction Course, a core course in LIDEA's Louisiana Economic Development Certification Program, will help those involved in ED marketing understand and focus on their audience, and teach marketing techniques using various mediums of communication, including how to best use the Internet and social networking as economic development marketing tools.
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Economic Development Finance
September 21-22, 2010
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives
10725 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
As economic developers initiate programs and projects to improve the economic health of a community, it is essential to have a clear understanding of how these activities are financed. The Economic Development Finance Course, part of LIDEA's Louisiana Economic Development Certification Program, will cover a broad spectrum of topics, including an overview of public and private financing options, how public financing can complement bank financing, small business development, and real estate development. In addition, participants will learn how to read financial reports, financial statements, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements, and how to perform credit analysis on company performance. Participants will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience through case studies in order to solidify their knowledge of the programs.
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Building the Workforce of the Future
November 9-10, 2010
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives
10725 Airline Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Instructors:
Ted Abernathy, CEcD, Executive Director, Southern Growth Policies Board
Jeff Lynn, Director, Louisiana FastStart, Louisiana Economic Development
Skilled and talented workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy, and policy makers often face challenges in meeting business demands for skilled workers on the one hand, and training and educating potential employees for a rapidly changing workplace on the other. Economic developers can play a strategic role in bridging this gap. This course, Building the Workforce of the Future, part of LIDEA's Louisiana Economic Development Certification Program, will teach the basics of workforce development, and specifics of Louisiana's FastStart program. Topics to be covered include the structure of the workforce system, sources of funding for workforce programs, and how economic developers can better integrate workforce strategies into their development plans.
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For more information, contact Christy Marino with LIDEA at (225)448-5404 or christy@lidea.org
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