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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Rural Economic Development (RED) - Spnsored by CAEP
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DESCRIPTION:Fundamentals of Rural Economic Development (RED) - Spnsored by CAEP\n\n04/29/26 09:00 AM MST\n - 04/29/26 03:00 PM MST\Description:\nFundamentals of Rural Economic Development (RED)\n\nCollaboration is key.\nLearn how to build, implement, and strengthen economic development strategies that reflect the unique realities of rural and remote communities.\n\nThis course helps participants identify local opportunities, assess community strengths and needs, and develop practical strategies that support long-term rural prosperity.\n\nCourse Outcomes\nBy the end of this course, participants will be able to:\n\n\n	Understand the unique characteristics, opportunities, and challenges of rural economic development\n	Assess community needs and assets using practical tools such as asset mapping and gap analysis\n	Develop rural economic development plans that connect local priorities with clear actions and outcomes\n	Explore and select effective strategies that align with local capacity and available resources\n	Strengthen community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration to support local ownership\n	Support leadership and governance structures that help drive sustainable economic growth in rural communities\n\nDate: April 29, 2026\nTime: 9 am to 3 pm\nLocation: Blackfalds Civic Cultural Centre, 5018 Waghorn St., Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0\nCoffe, Tea and Lunch will be served.\n\nPlease note that you must register through the CAEO website using this link - CAEP Registraion Link
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Fundamentals of Rural Economic Development (RED) - Spnsored by CAEP<br /><br />04/29/26 09:00 AM MST - 04/29/26 03:00 PM MST<br />Description:<br /><p data-end="291" data-start="64"><strong data-end="116" data-start="64">Fundamentals of Rural Economic Development (RED)</strong><br />
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<strong data-end="144" data-start="119">Collaboration is key.</strong><br data-end="147" data-start="144" />
Learn how to build, implement, and strengthen economic development strategies that reflect the unique realities of rural and remote communities.</p>

<p data-end="465" data-start="293">This course helps participants identify local opportunities, assess community strengths and needs, and develop practical strategies that support long-term rural prosperity.</p>

<p data-end="545" data-start="467"><strong data-end="486" data-start="467">Course Outcomes</strong><br data-end="489" data-start="486" />
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:</p>

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	<li data-end="649" data-section-id="u9t8pt" data-start="547">Understand the unique characteristics, opportunities, and challenges of rural economic development</li>
	<li data-end="748" data-section-id="71nv8c" data-start="650">Assess community needs and assets using practical tools such as asset mapping and gap analysis</li>
	<li data-end="855" data-section-id="ivh0pz" data-start="749">Develop rural economic development plans that connect local priorities with clear actions and outcomes</li>
	<li data-end="954" data-section-id="79jxw6" data-start="856">Explore and select effective strategies that align with local capacity and available resources</li>
	<li data-end="1050" data-section-id="7xk7op" data-start="955">Strengthen community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration to support local ownership</li>
	<li data-end="1162" data-section-id="rat828" data-start="1051">Support leadership and governance structures that help drive sustainable economic growth in rural communities</li>
</ul>
Date: April 29, 2026<br />
Time: 9 am to 3 pm<br />
Location: Blackfalds Civic Cultural Centre, 5018 Waghorn St., Blackfalds, AB T0M 0J0<br />
Coffe, Tea and Lunch will be served.<br />
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Please note that you must register through the CAEO website using this link - <a href="http://undamentals of Rural Economic Development (RED) Collaboration is key. Learn how to build, implement, and strengthen economic development strategies that reflect the unique realities of rural and remote communities.  This course helps participants identify local opportunities, assess community strengths and needs, and develop practical strategies that support long-term rural prosperity.  Course Outcomes By the end of this course, participants will be able to:  Understand the unique characteristics, opportunities, and challenges of rural economic development Assess community needs and assets using practical tools such as asset mapping and gap analysis Develop rural economic development plans that connect local priorities with clear actions and outcomes Explore and select effective strategies that align with local capacity and available resources Strengthen community engagement, partnerships, and collaboration to support local ownership Support leadership and governance structures that help drive sustainable economic growth in rural communities">CAEP Registraion Link</a>
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