Professional Development
Oregon Economic Development Association offers opportunities for professional development through our spring and summer training sessions and our Back to Business economic development conference in the fall.
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OEDA Training & Conferences
March 12, 2010, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
The Historic Clock Tower
The Dalles
Sponsored by: 
Develop new skills and useful application to help
your community develop a post recession economy
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Presentations and Information from Previous OEDA Conferences [more]
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Upcoming Conferences & Seminars
May 10 - 13, Portland Oregon
Annual Development Finance Summit
Business Oregon presents the latest trends in development finance
OEDA Members are invited to attend the Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) Annual Summit at the discounted CDFA member rate. The Annual Summit will bring about 400-500 people from across the country to discuss the latest trends in development finance, everything from bonds, tax credits, and TIF to federal financing programs, seed & angel investment, and more.
The event will be from May 10-13 at the Hilton Portland. You can view the program and more detailed information on the CDFA web site. This is a great opportunity for OEDA members and we thank CDFA for providing us with the discounted summit rate.
[click here] for CDFA website and program information.
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Become a
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
Just as other professions have certification and continuing education requirements, so too does economic development. IEDC’s Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs) are recognized around the world as having achieved a level of excellence in their understanding of the tools and programs of economic development.
You have the experience, skills, and knowledge of a great economic developer. Now get recognized for your achievements through the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) program.
A network of more than 1,200 CEcDs have achieved this significant accomplishment by mastering the qualification and examination process. You have the experience, skills and knowledge of a great economic developer. Now get recognized for your achievements by starting on the path of becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD). IEDC's education courses are the first step. [more]
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