Date/Time
5/22/2026
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Mountain
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Mountain
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Event Description
Economic Development 101 for Local Leaders
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’s economic realities.
Explore key concepts, proven strategies, and real-world best practices to support informed decision-making and long-term community success.
This 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)
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Trainer: Mark Morrissey
Host Communities: The County of Northern Lights and Northern Sunrise County
Morning coffee & tea along with lunch will be served.
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’s economic realities.
Explore key concepts, proven strategies, and real-world best practices to support informed decision-making and long-term community success.
This 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)
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the role of elected officials in driving economic development
- Apply strategic planning tools and data to support decision-making
- Identify key economic development strategies and target opportunities
- Strengthen collaboration, partnerships, and funding approaches
- Measure success using relevant KPIs
- Support community economic resilience and long-term sustainability
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Trainer: Mark Morrissey
Host Communities: The County of Northern Lights and Northern Sunrise County
Morning coffee & tea along with lunch will be served.
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Location
Setting: In-Person
Peace Valley Inn, Emerald Room
9609 - 101 St
Peace River, AB T8S 1R5
CANADA
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Peace Valley Inn, Emerald Room
9609 - 101 St
Peace River, AB T8S 1R5
CANADA
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