INTENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TRAINING COURSE
Session I - July 24 - 28, 2006
Session II - September 11 - 15, 2006
Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center
Auburn, Alabama
Registration:
On-line Registration form
This intensive training course introduces the participants to all phases of economic development. The program leaders and faculty are experienced in economic development techniques and have tailored the course to the expressed needs of professional economic developers. City managers, community developers, Chamber of Commerce executives and officers, research analysts and assistants, specialists, job developers, revenue officers, Industrial Development Board members, County Commissioners, and other elected or appointed city and county officials will find this course especially valuable.
Comments from Last Year's Participants:
- This training course has been both educational and rewarding.
- An excellent course on economic development techniques.
- The educational content was unbelievable.
- Anyone who is even remotely involved with economic development in their town/county definitely needs to take part in this class.
- The network of people is invaluable.
- A good, comprehensive mix of topics important to all economic developers.
- Exposed to information that I had no idea existed.
- The mix of educators and practitioners added a well-rounded overview of the issues.
- Being new to economic development this course has truly given me insight into the actions my organization should be taking to recruit business and industry.
- Great course! Well organized! I will recommend it.
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For a full-size photo of the 2005 Intensive Economic Development Training Class, click on the small thumbnail picture to the left. |
Building an Effective Economic Development Organization
Business Retention and Expansion
Marketing
Financing Economic Development Projects
Perspectives in Economic Development
Analyzing the Geography of Your Product
The Character/Content of the Community
The Internal Geographic Structure of the Community
Community Within Regional Systems
International Trade and Investment
Economic Development Strategic Planning for the Community
Perspectives on Environmental Issues in Economic Development
Environmental Management Permits
The Location and Site Selection Process
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
History of Economic Development in Alabama
Case Studies in Economic Development
Alabama's Revenue and Economic Development
Water Resources and Utilization
Tourism and Retiree Attraction
The Effects of Agribusiness on Economic Development
504 Small Business Loans
Alabama Technology Network
Health Care and Economic Development
Community Data Profile
The Alabama Constitution and Economic Development
The Keys to Grant Writing
Developing the Internal Package
Continuing Education Opportunities in Economic Development
Class Picture
Certificate of Completion
The registration fee of $400 includes payment for both Session I and Session II. Make checks payable to Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Refunds will not be extended after June 25, 2006. The registration form can be found at the link below, and you may register by charge card. Seating is limited so early registration is required. Please advise in advance if special accomodations are required.
Registration:
Downloadable registration form
If possible, please use the on-line form above instead of the PDF.
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Evelyn F. Crayton, Ed. D., R.D., L.D.
Assistant Director,
Family & Community Programs
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ecrayton@aces.edu |
107A Duncan Hall |
Phone: (334) 844-2224 |
Auburn University, AL 36849-5616 |
Fax: (334) 844-5444 |
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Dr. Willie D. Larkin
Extension Leadership and Organizational Development Specialist and Assistant Professor |
larkiwd@auburn.edu |
211 Extension Hall |
Phone: (334) 844-3681 |
Auburn University, AL 36849 |
Fax: (334) 844-9022 |
MAIL REGISTRATION TO:
Sylvia Beard
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
212A Extension Hall
Auburn University, AL 36849
Phone: (334)844-3685 Fax: (334)844-9022
E-Mail: stinssh@auburn.edu
Auburn University, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, and the Economic Development Associatoin of Alabama offer educational programs, materials, and equal opportunity employment to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, veterans status or disability.
Location
The Auburn University Hotel and Dixon Conference Center is located on the Auburn University Campus at 241 South College Street, Auburn, Alabama, 36849. A map and directions to the location will be provided to applicants upon receipt of registration material.
Hotel
A block of rooms will be held at the Auburn University Hotel until June 25, 2006. Reservations may be made by calling 1-800-228-2876. Indicate that you are attending the Intensive Economic Development Training Course and your room rate should be $80.00 plus tax.
Attendance Policy
Participants will be expected to attend both sessions in order to receive a certificate for the course. Only illness, family emergency or business emergency constitute an excused absence. If a student is absent for more than 10 percent of the course, no certificate will be issued.
Continuing Education Units Are Available
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SPECIAL APPRECIATION
is expressed for continued sponsorship and support of this course to:
Alabama Power Cooperative
Alabama Gas Corporation
Alabama Power Company
BellSouth |
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