Professional Development
Education for those involved in the field of economic development is important if one wants to grow as an individual and economic development professional. There are several accredited courses and seminars which provide economic and community development tools for new and existing developers.
These courses cover topics such as financing, marketing, leadership, labor force, tourism and more. In addition, there are some organizations in Louisiana that provide economic development educational opportunities. They are as follows: |
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Louisiana Programs
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
The LA Cooperative Extension holds a one-week seminar to increase the skills of community and economic development volunteer leaders by providing tools and models. It also has an in-depth ten-week program for existing and emerging community leaders. Please contact:
LSU Agricultural Center, Knapp Hall
P. O. Box 25100
Baton Rouge, LA 70894-5100
(225) 388-4141 Phone
(225) 388-2688 FAX
http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/
wwwac/communitydevelopment
Entergy Annual Team City Conference
The utility hosts an annual conference for the Team City members including business sessions on various economic and community development topics, community exhibits and awards presentation. In addition, Entergy periodically sponsors seminars for communities within their service territory.
Entergy Louisiana Economic Development
5353 Essen Lane, Suite 120
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
(800) 542-2668 Phone
(225) 763-5254 FAX
http://www.entergy.com/ |
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National Programs
Economic Development Institute
EDI, founded in 1962, offers a three-year accredited program for economic developers looking for a comprehensive course in economic development to begin and/or further their knowledge. This program is held each year at the University of Oklahoma, at Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis and the Town & Country Center in San Diego, CA. In addition, nineteen universities around the country hold a one-week course providing an introduction to the theory and fundamentals of economic development. For more information on either of these programs, please contact:
The University of Oklahoma
College of Continuing Education
Center for Business and Economic Development
1610 Asp Avenue, Room 610
Norman, OK 73072-6405
(405) 325-3891 Phone
(405) 325-7329 FAX
http://www.occe.ou.edu/edi/
Community Development Institute
CDI was created in 1987 to train community officials, advocates and activists in the techniques and nuances of modern leadership and management of community development efforts. The program consists of three one-week long training seminars that offer a comprehensive curriculum in community development. For more information, please contact:
The University of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Avenue, McCastlain Hall
Conway, AR 72035-0001
(501) 450-3139 Phone
(501) 450-5277 FAX
http://www.uca.edu/conted/
ACCRA
ACCRA is the nonprofit association for economic and community development professionals in the U.S. It sponsors an annual conference, as well as several courses each year through its Center for Applied Community Research. For more information, please contact:
4232 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302-1507
(703) 998-0072 Phone
(703) 931-5624 FAX
http://www.accra.org/ |
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