Economic Development Basic Course
MEDA has partnered with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Western Michigan University to offer the Economic Development Course. This week long course is a comprehensive educational opportunity with focus on the critical areas of economic development. For those seeking national certification, the Economic Development Course is the first requirement in the process towards receiving your Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification. This course qualifies as a professional development training requirement needed to sit for the CEcD examination. CEcD certification through the IEDC is a national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. For more information, see www.iedconline.org or call 202-942-9466. The International Economic Development Council is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and raising the profile of the profession.
Current Events
The 2009 Economic Development Basic Course took place September 21st throught the 24th. MEDA is currently preparing to hold all of the courses that you would need to obtain your CEcD. You may register for those using the link below.
The Economic Development Basic Course is scheduled for October 4 - 7 in 2010 at the Eagle Eye Golf Club in East Lansing, Michigan. Please visit this page again for registration and updates. Contact the MEDA office at 517-241-0011 or email cjorae@medaweb.org if you would like to be added to the mailing list for notifications of this Course.
Registration
Click Here if interested in completing all courses to meet Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) requirements.
Scholarship Information
Past Courses
Click Here to see the brochure from the 2009 Course. Click Here to view pictures.
Click Here to see the brochure from the 2008 Course. Click Here to view pictures.
Economic Development Basic Course Required Sessions
The following nine sessions are held at the Ecomomic Development Basic Course each year.
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Strategic Planning |
Real Estate Development and Reuse Workforce Development Community Development Retention and Expansion |
