Sample Agenda
Location & Dates, Registration & Payment
General Course Information
CALED is partnering with the California Academy for Economic Development, the California State University, Fresno, the Division of Continuing and Global Education, and the University Business Center, to bring you the Introduction to Economic Development Certificate Program (also known as the “Keys” course). This certificate program is designed as an introductory course for people who are generally interested in knowing more about how local economic development works, as well as for those people whose responsibilities include economic development assignments.
Four days of everything you ever wanted to know about economic development. Take advantage of this in-depth interactive opportunity to discuss all aspects of economic development, including strategies, marketing, financing, incentives, business retention, business recruitment and resources. Attendees will get the opportunity to receive a professional certificate of completion in local economic development.
The course instructors and presenters are practicing professionals in local and state economic development who bring a great mix of knowledge and practical experience to the course insuring a large dose of reality. This is the only course of its kind offered in California and is your once a year opportunity to learn more about economic development.
**PLEASE NOTE:
In order to receive full IEDC certification credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion, participants must attend the entire course and stay through the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly. Click on the following link for FAQ on Certification and Education.
Course Topics Include:
- How to market your community
- Developing an economic development strategy
- Basic and advanced financing techniques
- Pros and Cons of using incentives
- Business retention, expansion and creation techniques
- Community assessment and planning
- Marketing & Attraction
- Redevelopment
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Strategies
- Ethics and Economic Development
Who Should Attend:
- Candidates for IEDC certification
- Professionals new to the field of economic development
- Anyone who wants to learn the basics of economic development
- Practicing ED professionals who want a refresher course on the basics
Location & Dates:
California State University, Fresno – CAMPUS MAP
University Business Center
Craig School of Business
5245 N. Backer Fresno, CA 93740-8001
Dates: October 22-25, 2018
Registration for the class is full and is closed.
Fees
Member rate is $700* (you must be the listed member in CALED)
Nonmember rate is $800* (includes one-year Associate Membership in CALED)
Please make check payable to California State University Fresno, Foundation
Send check payment to:
Economic Development Certificate Program
University Business Center
Craig School of Business
5245 N. Backer M/S PB 5
Fresno, CA 93740-8001
To pay by Visa or Mastercard, please call 559-278-2352
*Scholarships are only available to CALED Members in good standing. You must meet all the Scholarship Criteria in order to be considered. To apply for a scholarship, please click here and apply by September 20, 2019.
Hotel & Airport Information
Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis – Airport North
855 Gettysburg Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: 559-348-0000
A special room rate of $135 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room). Subject to availability. Please make your room reservations no later than Sept. 21, 2019. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the EDC group discount.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
835 Gettysburg Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: 559-292-4004
A special room rate of $150 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room). Subject to availability. Please make your room reservations no later than Sept. 21, 2019. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the EDC group discount. Shuttle service available.
Hampton Inn – Fresno Riverpark
327 E. Fir Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
Phone: 559-447-5900
A special room rate of $159 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room). Subject to availability. Please make your room reservations no later than Sept. 21, 2019. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the EDC group discount.
Courtyard Fresno Marriott
140 E. Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: 559-221-6000
A special room rate of $159 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room). Subject to availability. Please make your room reservations no later than Sept. 30, 2019. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the EDC group discount. No Shuttle available
Residence Inn By Marriott Fresno
5322 N. Diana Ave
Fresno, CA 93710
A special room rate of $159 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room). Subject to availability. Please make your room reservations no later than Sept. 30, 2019. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the EDC group discount.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport
5175 E. Clinton Way
Fresno, CA 93727
559-621-2489
For more information and/or to sponsor this event, please contact Laura Cole-Rowe, at 916-448-8252, ext. 13.
