2025 Basic Economic Development Course
2025 Basic Economic Development Course
June 9 - 12, 2025
ETEC Center at the University at Albany
1220 Washington Ave Suite 146, Albany, NY 12226
Held in June, the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) introduces attendees to the practices of a broad economic development program. Through instruction, peer learning, and case studies, the New York BEDC offers a comprehensive educational experience in economic development fundamentals.
This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals and volunteers relatively new to the development field. Attendees will learn best practices to help prepare their communities for business retention and expansion, business attraction, and grow an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The course focuses on the development, organization, and operation of economic development activities in both the public and private sectors. The faculty of the BEDC is comprised of seasoned practitioners and consultants recognized for their experience and expertise across economic development practice. The course also highlights leading national and international trends and best practices in economic development.
The New York Basic Economic Development Course meets the core requirements prerequisite for practitioners who wish to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential issued by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). To learn more about CEcD certification, visit the IEDC website. The Basic Economic Development course is equivalent to 3 credits in Applied Economic Development, a graduate level course at SUNY Empire State University's Masters in Community, and Economic Development program.
- Concepts of economic development
- Trends in economic development
- Development location
- Practical techniques and best practices of successful development
- Local, regional, and community Economic Development organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Chambers of commerce
- State agencies
- Planners
- Utilities
- Workforce Investment Boards (WIB)
Registration
Basic Economic Development Course Registration
Member Rate: $650.00
Future Member Rate: $700.00
Sponsorship Opportunities
Email Stephanie Cavalier or call 518.426.4058 for more information.
Hotel Information - Coming Soon
Book your group rate for NYSEDC Basic Economic Development Course Residence Inn Albany Washington Avenue - $114 per night from Sunday, June 9, 2024 through Thursday, June 13, 2024. Last day to book, Friday,\ |
Course Venue
ETEC Center at the University at Albany
1220 Washington Ave Suite 146, Albany, NY 12226
2025 Course Syllabus - Coming Soon
Click on the 2024 Basic Economic Development Course page for reference.
3:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Economic Development Strategic Planning