Full course description
Registration Deadline!
Registration for this course will close on October 29th, two weeks prior to the course start date on November 12th. Don't miss your opportunity to join!
Advance your career with Florida’s only accredited Basic Economic Development Course!
In its 48th year, the USF Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) is part of the required curriculum to qualify for the International Economic Development Council’s (IEDC) Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam.
It’s Florida’s only BEDC accredited by the IEDC and is only offered once a year. Class size is limited, so early registration is recommended.
Location In-Person; Tampa, FL
Website: https://www.invitedclubs.com/clubs/centre-club-tampa
Address: 123 S West Shore Blvd Fl 8, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone Number: 813-286-4040
Hotel Information:
- Hotel: The Westshore Grand Hotel
- Address: 4860 W. Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33609
- Website: http://westshoregrand.com
- Book Here! https://book.passkey.com/e/50807773 (Deadline to book at the reduced rate is October 14, 2024)
Who should attend?
Those involved in local, regional, state, and federal economic development organizations, including
- Chambers of Commerce
- Public Utilities
- Educational Institutions
- Consulting Firms
- Financial Institutions
- Developers
- Industrial Brokers, and
- Transportation Authorities
Description
A diverse faculty composed of Florida’s leading economic development practitioners delivers an excellent blend of theory and practice in the following:
- Managing an Effective Economic Development Organization
- Strategic Planning for the Community
- Neighborhood Development
- Marketing Attraction
- Real Estate Development Reuse
- Business Retention & Expansion
- Workforce Development
- Small Business Development
- Entrepreneurship
- Economic Development Finance
- Ethics Training
Contact Kathy Barnes for more information at barnesk@usf.edu