Description: This course is held in partnership with International Academy of Economic Development. Skilled workers are the backbone of a productive and efficient economy. This versatile course explains the strong relationship between economic and workforce development through case studies, practical examples, and current research. Course participants will learn what programs currently leverage federal, state, and…
Description: The Florida Economic Development Council (FEDC) educates, advocates for, and connects Florida’s economic development stakeholders. Location: St. Perersburg , FL, USA Keywords: Florida
Description: This course is held in conjunction with the 2020 IEDC Economic Future Forum. This multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships, technical assistance programs, financing, business incubation and more. Entrepreneurs and small businesses stimulate job creation, develop crucial innovations in both products and services and promote…
Description: IEDC’s 2020 Economic Future Forum is a forward-looking conference that will focus on fostering economic transformation in the new economy. With unprecedented advancements in digital and virtual technologies impacting every sector of the economy, our future will be driven by the adoption of technology. The conference will explore industry trends and strategies for enhancing…
Description: A non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. Location: Online Virtual Conference…
Description: Economic Development Finance Programs The core objective of this analytical course is to explain the financial tools used to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs, increased productivity and improvement in the local tax base. Specifically, the course will review current debt, equity, grant and incentive-based financing…