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Free Download Now Available Getting Connected: How Economic Developers Are Expanding Broadband Access Download Now Entrepreneurship Development Professional Explore new entrepreneurship courses and certification. Learn More Join an IEDC Webinar Attend upcoming webinars or download a recording. Learn More View Webinar Archives 2021 Economic Future Forum Spokane, WA - Virtually | June 7- 8, 2021 Learn More 2021 Annual Conference Nashville, TN | October 3-6, 2021 Learn More 2022 Leadership Summit La Quinta, CA | Jan 30 - Feb 1, 2022 Learn More Upcoming Events Jun 14, 2021 Diversifying the Economic Development Organization Talent Pipeline There is a lack of diversity within the economic development profession, which is reflected in the make-up of many economic development organizations. So, how do you create diversity within your economic development organization? This -- Learn More Jun 17, 2021 Introduction to Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Online This course focuses on building an understanding of the importance of building a community centered around entrepreneurship and small business creation, sustainability and growth. After -- Learn More Jun 17, 2021 Recreation Nation From sports parks to new trail connections, communities across the U.S. are making it easier and more attractive to get outdoors. Accounting for 2.1 percent of the GDP in 2019 (more impressive in dollars -- about $459 billion), the outdoor -- Learn More Jun 24, 2021 Economic Development Ethics Workshop Are you faced with ethical dilemmas in your professional life? Do you have the tools to deal with ethical issues? Economic developers regularly encounter situations that require sound judgment and strength of character. Saying no is not -- Learn More Jun 28, 2021 The Services Desert and its Impact on Equity Services deserts – from food to broadband to healthcare – have a great impact on equity in communities. For example, racial and economic disparities in food access remain a considerable concern with around thirty percent more -- Learn More Jul 8, 2021 Becoming Accredited: The Reviewers Perspective In today's economic environment, it's vital to show that your organization is at the top of the field. From earning the trust of your stakeholders to connecting with leading economic developers, every competitive advantage counts. One of -- Learn More Jul 15, 2021 Real Estate Development and Reuse Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Online This course clearly articulates the eight stage process for real estate development and reuse. Specifically, course participants will learn the fundamentals of market and site analysis, -- Learn More Jul 15, 2021 On Talent Attraction The definition of going to work has turned into working from home and working remotely. Communities around the country--and world--have created incentive programs to promote talent attration and retention to top tier rural communities. Is -- Learn More Jul 29, 2021 Accelerating Growth through Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Online In this interactive course, participants will gain a thorough knowledge of business stages and how to provide support and financial resources addressed specifically to their needs The -- Learn More Jul 29, 2021 Broadband Solutions for Rural and Underserved Communities An increase in natural disasters, changing workplace, and home dynamics due to the COVID-19 pandemic is highlighting the need for reliable broadband for communities. It is also magnifying the digital divide between various populations and -- Learn More Aug 5, 2021 Measuring & Promoting your Startup Ecosystem With Data and Insights Learn how the cities of Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and province of Alberta, use data and insights to measure and promote their startup ecosystems. Find out about some of the key initiatives they are doing on a local, regional, and global level -- Learn More Aug 12, 2021 Economic Development Strategic Planning Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Online This highly interactive course lets participants work in small teams to help understand the complexity of strategic planning and its challenges. Economic developers must build consensus -- Learn More Aug 19, 2021 It's Time to Update Your Strategic Plan 2020 brought massive disruption caused by public health, economic, and social justice events of historic proportions. These events have created a sense of urgency to foster change; how can we capture the call to action in our strategic -- Learn More Aug 26, 2021 Entrepreneurial and Small Business Development Strategies Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Online This multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships, technical assistance programs, financing, business -- Learn More Aug 26, 2021 Finding the Disaster Resources You Need Restore Your Economy is IEDC’s one-stop stop for disaster recovery and resiliency resources. As of 2021, the website has been completely revamped, with new COVID-19 content added. Today, finding what you need on RestoreYourEconomy -- Learn More Aug 31, 2021 Workforce Development Strategies Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. ET Location: Online 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 -- Learn More ALL EVENTS About IEDC The International Economic Development C...