Economic Development for Elected Officials - Growing the North
2/20/20269:00 AM - 3:00 PM MST
Location: EverGreen Park, 55051 Township Rd 710, Grande Prairie, AB T8W 5A7
Registration ends on 1/30/2026
Event Description
Economic Development for Elected Officials
Economic Development 101! - Designed specifically for elected officials and community leaders, this foundational course offers a clear, big-picture understanding of economic development and how it connects to local mandates and priorities. Participants gain practical tools for strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and understanding the role of local government in community progress. The course explores core economic development strategies, target market identification, and effective value-proposition building. It also highlights the importance of collaboration, funding mechanisms, and performance measurement using KPIs. Finally, attendees learn how to support community economic resilience and their role in helping communities prepare for—and recover from—disruptions.
Trainer: Mark Morrissey
Friday February 20th from 9 am to 3 pm - Cost $150 pp
Economic Development 101! - Designed specifically for elected officials and community leaders, this foundational course offers a clear, big-picture understanding of economic development and how it connects to local mandates and priorities. Participants gain practical tools for strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and understanding the role of local government in community progress. The course explores core economic development strategies, target market identification, and effective value-proposition building. It also highlights the importance of collaboration, funding mechanisms, and performance measurement using KPIs. Finally, attendees learn how to support community economic resilience and their role in helping communities prepare for—and recover from—disruptions.
Location - Evergreen Park 55051 Township Rd 710, Grande Prairie, AB T8W 5A7
Location website https://evergreenpark.ca
The conference website is https://growingthenorth.com
Hosted by: Grande Prairie County and Hetti HulsTrainer: Mark Morrissey
Friday February 20th from 9 am to 3 pm - Cost $150 pp