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SUMMARY:Social Side of Economic Development (SED) - Virtual, Closed Event
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DESCRIPTION:Social Side of Economic Development (SED) - Virtual, Closed Event\n\n03/31/26 09:30 AM MST\n - 03/31/26 03:00 PM MST\Description:\nSocial Side of Economic Development (SED)\n\nReflecting the Changing Nature of Economic Development\nStrong communities support strong businesses—and vice versa. This course explores how social factors such as housing, health, workforce development, and inclusion influence economic outcomes.\nLearn how to collaborate with non-traditional partners, integrate social considerations into economic development strategies, and support sustainable community growth.\nCourse Outcomes\nParticipants will:\n\n	Recognize the important role small businesses play in community vitality.\n	Understand the relationship between social issues and economic development.\n	Explore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) trends and how to encourage them locally.\n	Learn collaborative leadership approaches for community economic development.\n	Identify the evolving role of economic developers in cross-sector initiatives.\n	Explore strategies for partnerships, funding, policy development, and measuring impact.\n\nHosted by: Caroline McAuley (BRAED)\nTrainer: Natalie Gibson\nTime :9:30 am to 3:00 pm\n\nPlease note that this course is virtual and Zoom link and instructions will be sent with registration confirmation
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Social Side of Economic Development (SED) - Virtual, Closed Event<br /><br />03/31/26 09:30 AM MST - 03/31/26 03:00 PM MST<br />Description:<br /><strong>Social Side of Economic Development (SED)</strong><br />
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<strong>Reflecting the Changing Nature of Economic Development</strong><br />
Strong communities support strong businesses&mdash;and vice versa. This course explores how social factors such as housing, health, workforce development, and inclusion influence economic outcomes.<br />
Learn how to collaborate with non-traditional partners, integrate social considerations into economic development strategies, and support sustainable community growth.<br />
<strong>Course Outcomes</strong><br />
Participants will:
<ul>
	<li>Recognize the important role small businesses play in community vitality.</li>
	<li>Understand the relationship between social issues and economic development.</li>
	<li>Explore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) trends and how to encourage them locally.</li>
	<li>Learn collaborative leadership approaches for community economic development.</li>
	<li>Identify the evolving role of economic developers in cross-sector initiatives.</li>
	<li>Explore strategies for partnerships, funding, policy development, and measuring impact.</li>
</ul>
Hosted by: Caroline McAuley (BRAED)<br />
Trainer: Natalie Gibson<br />
Time :9:30 am to 3:00 pm<br />
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<em><strong>Please note that this course is virtual and Zoom link and instructions will be sent with registration confirmation</strong></em>
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