Event Description
Social Side of Economic Development (SED)
Reflecting the Changing Nature of Economic Development
Strong communities support strong businesses—and vice versa. This course explores how social factors such as housing, health, workforce development, and inclusion influence economic outcomes.
Learn how to collaborate with non-traditional partners, integrate social considerations into economic development strategies, and support sustainable community growth.
Course Outcomes
Participants will:
Trainer: Natalie Gibson
Time :9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note that this course is virtual and Zoom link and instructions will be sent with registration confirmation
Reflecting the Changing Nature of Economic Development
Strong communities support strong businesses—and vice versa. This course explores how social factors such as housing, health, workforce development, and inclusion influence economic outcomes.
Learn how to collaborate with non-traditional partners, integrate social considerations into economic development strategies, and support sustainable community growth.
Course Outcomes
Participants will:
- Recognize the important role small businesses play in community vitality.
- Understand the relationship between social issues and economic development.
- Explore Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) trends and how to encourage them locally.
- Learn collaborative leadership approaches for community economic development.
- Identify the evolving role of economic developers in cross-sector initiatives.
- Explore strategies for partnerships, funding, policy development, and measuring impact.
Trainer: Natalie Gibson
Time :9:30 am to 3:00 pm
Please note that this course is virtual and Zoom link and instructions will be sent with registration confirmation
Location
Setting: Live Virtual
CANADA
CANADA
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