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SUMMARY:Economic Development for Elected Officials (Invite only)
LOCATION:Peace Valley Inn, Emerald Room, 9609 - 101 St, Peace River, AB, T8S 1R5
DESCRIPTION:Economic Development for Elected Officials (Invite only)\n\n05/22/26 09:00 AM MST\n - 05/22/26 03:00 PM MST\Description:\nEconomic Development 101 for Local Leaders\nDesigned for elected officials and community leaders, this course provides a practical, high-level overview of economic development. Gain the knowledge and tools needed to align your mandate, priorities, and projects with your community’s economic realities.\nExplore key concepts, proven strategies, and real-world best practices to support informed decision-making and long-term community success.\n\nThis is a core course within our EDA Institute and can be used toward both the Community Economic Development Certificate (CED) and EDA’s Professional Economic Developer Designation (PEcD)\n\nCourse Outcomes\nBy the end of this course, you will be able to:\n\n	Understand the role of elected officials in driving economic development\n	Apply strategic planning tools and data to support decision-making\n	Identify key economic development strategies and target opportunities\n	Strengthen collaboration, partnerships, and funding approaches\n	Measure success using relevant KPIs\n	Support community economic resilience and long-term sustainability\n\nDate: May 22 \nTime:  9 am to 3 pm\nTrainer: Mark Morrissey\nCourse Fee: Please note that the Host Communities are subsidizing the cost to bring this training to you for only $125.00pp\nHost Communities: The County of Northern Lights and Northern Sunrise County\n\nMorning coffee & tea along with lunch will be served.\Location:\nPeace Valley Inn, Emerald Room\n9609 - 101 St\nPeace River, AB T8S 1R5
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Economic Development for Elected Officials (Invite only)<br /><br />05/22/26 09:00 AM MST - 05/22/26 03:00 PM MST<br />Description:<br /><strong>Economic Development 101 for Local Leaders</strong><br />
Designed for elected officials and community leaders, this course provides a practical, high-level overview of economic development. Gain the knowledge and tools needed to align your mandate, priorities, and projects with your community&rsquo;s economic realities.<br />
Explore key concepts, proven strategies, and real-world best practices to support informed decision-making and long-term community success.<br />
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<em>This is a core course within our EDA Institute and can be used toward both the Community Economic Development Certificate (CED) and EDA&rsquo;s Professional Economic Developer Designation (PEcD)</em><br />
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<strong>Course Outcomes</strong><br />
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
<ul>
	<li>Understand the role of elected officials in driving economic development</li>
	<li>Apply strategic planning tools and data to support decision-making</li>
	<li>Identify key economic development strategies and target opportunities</li>
	<li>Strengthen collaboration, partnerships, and funding approaches</li>
	<li>Measure success using relevant KPIs</li>
	<li>Support community economic resilience and long-term sustainability</li>
</ul>
<strong>Date:</strong> May 22&nbsp;<br />
<strong>Time:&nbsp;</strong> 9 am to 3 pm<br />
<strong>Trainer</strong>: Mark Morrissey<br />
<strong>Course Fee:</strong> Please note that the Host Communities are subsidizing the cost to bring this training to you for only <strong>$125.00pp</strong><br />
<strong>Host Communities:</strong> The County of Northern Lights and Northern Sunrise County<br />
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Morning coffee &amp; tea along with lunch will be served.<br />Location:<br />Peace Valley Inn, Emerald Room<br />9609 - 101 St<br />Peace River, AB T8S 1R5
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