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SUMMARY:Establishing the Foundation (ETF) - In-person (Closed Event)
LOCATION:Sucker Creek First Nation, AB
DESCRIPTION:Establishing the Foundation (ETF) - In-person (Closed Event)\n\n02/03/26 10:00 AM MST\n - 02/03/26 04:00 PM MST\Description:\nEconomic Development – Establishishing the Foundation (ETF)\n\nYour journey starts here.\n\nThis introductory course provides a solid grounding in the principles and practices of economic development. As the first course in EDA’s Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP), it helps learners understand the field, the role of economic development professionals, and the strategies that drive strong, resilient communities.\n\nCourse Outcomes\n\nParticipants will learn to:\n\n\n	\n	Understand key economic development concepts, including Community Economic Development (CED).\n	\n	\n	Identify the roles and responsibilities of Economic Development Officers.\n	\n	\n	Develop strategic plans using SMARTER goals, data, and local economic analysis.\n	\n	\n	Explore core strategies such as BR&E, BI&A, workforce development, tourism, and marketing.\n	\n	\n	Recognize the importance of collaboration, partnerships, and funding opportunities.\n	\n	\n	Evaluate economic development activities using KPIs and performance measurement tools.\n	\n	\n	Understand how to build community economic resilience and support long-term sustainability.\n\n	Course Date: February 3rd, 2026 10am to 4pm\n	Host: Brad Hestbak, REDS Team\n	Trainer: Holly Sorgen\n	Coffee, tea and lunch will be provided\n	\n\n\Location:\nSucker Creek First Nation\n\n, AB
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Establishing the Foundation (ETF) - In-person (Closed Event)<br /><br />02/03/26 10:00 AM MST - 02/03/26 04:00 PM MST<br />Description:<br /><h2 data-end="175" data-start="107"><strong data-end="173" data-start="110">Economic Development &ndash; Establishishing the Foundation (ETF)</strong></h2>

<p data-end="205" data-start="176"><strong data-end="205" data-start="176">Your journey starts here.</strong></p>

<p data-end="550" data-start="207">This introductory course provides a solid grounding in the principles and practices of economic development. As the first course in EDA&rsquo;s Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP), it helps learners understand the field, the role of economic development professionals, and the strategies that drive strong, resilient communities.</p>

<h3 data-end="575" data-start="552"><strong data-end="575" data-start="556">Course Outcomes</strong></h3>

<p data-end="603" data-start="576">Participants will learn to:</p>

<ul data-end="1231" data-start="604">
	<li data-end="701" data-start="604">
	<p data-end="701" data-start="606">Understand key economic development concepts, including Community Economic Development (CED).</p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="779" data-start="702">
	<p data-end="779" data-start="704">Identify the roles and responsibilities of Economic Development Officers.</p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="863" data-start="780">
	<p data-end="863" data-start="782">Develop strategic plans using SMARTER goals, data, and local economic analysis.</p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="958" data-start="864">
	<p data-end="958" data-start="866">Explore core strategies such as BR&amp;E, BI&amp;A, workforce development, tourism, and marketing.</p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="1046" data-start="959">
	<p data-end="1046" data-start="961">Recognize the importance of collaboration, partnerships, and funding opportunities.</p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="1137" data-start="1047">
	<p data-end="1137" data-start="1049">Evaluate economic development activities using KPIs and performance measurement tools.</p>
	</li>
	<li data-end="1231" data-start="1138">
	<p data-end="1231" data-start="1140">Understand how to build community economic resilience and support long-term sustainability.</p>

	<p data-end="1231" data-start="1140"><strong>Course Date:</strong> February 3rd, 2026 10am to 4pm<br />
	<strong>Host:</strong> Brad Hestbak, REDS Team<br />
	<strong>Trainer:</strong> Holly Sorgen<br />
	<em>Coffee, tea and lunch will be provided</em></p>
	</li>
</ul>
<br />Location:<br />Sucker Creek First Nation<br /><br />, AB 
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