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.
OEDA Training & Conferences
July 14, 2008
St. Charles Medical Center - Bend, OR
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July 14-18, 2008
Northwest Community Development Institute
DoubleTree Hotel, Boise Riverside
Learn current strategies for sustaining strong communities, attend exciting classes from top community development instructors and develop networking relationships with other city leaders. [more]
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July 17, 2008
Oregon Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Finance Summit
at the Oregon Garden in Silverton
Learn about new and emerging trends for water, water quality, and wastewater management, board responsibilities, finance, project planning and development, budgeting and rates, and funding programs. Network with other communities, agency staff, take a tour of the city of Silverton's facilities, and enjoy the reception at the Oregon Garden-visit: www.oregongarden.org
Registration
Registration is $35 per person and includes lunch, refreshments, tour and reception.
Pre-registration is required by July 11, 2008. [click here for agenda & registration form].
Additional information
More information will be posted on our web site: http://econ.oregon.gov/ECDD/CD/waterSummit.shtml. Questions can be directed to
Chris Marko, Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC), 503-228-1780 or [email]
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Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council Annual Conference
July 20-23 in Nanaimo, British Columbia. To register or learn more details see: http://www.pnedc.net/conferences.htm The conference agenda is found at http://www.pnedc.net/docs/Conf08/Conf-Program-08.pdf. Early Bird rates are still available. The organization is inviting our U.S. members to submit a bid to host the 2009 conference. If interested contact Marilyn Hutchinson [email]
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Northwest Economic Development Course August 17-22, 2008, in Ellensburg, WA. This weeklong course offers intensive training in the basic concepts, information, methods, and strategies of local economic development. It is designed to provide instruction in the fundamentals of comprehensive community and economic development and the techniques best suited to meet those challenges. The course is filling up fast with only 6 spots held for Oregon participants through next Monday ... June 30. Scholarships available for registration, the participant and/or their organization are responsible for the balance of the costs (room & board) and transportation. Online registration is available at http://www.cted.wa.gov/site/709/default.aspx
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Oregon Microenterprise Network
October 16-17, 2008
The Governor Hotel, Portland Oregon
Join us October 16-17th as we bring together the best minds in the Northwest to learn about innovations and best practices to help entrepreneurs grow and prosper. The summit will provide you with opportunities to network, share your experiences, explore strategies for future growth & partnership, learn from industry leaders and more!
The Summit is co-hosted by OMEN and the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco. In celebration of OMEN's 10th Anniversary, this annual meeting will feature an expanded set of trainings for the economic development professional.
Registration Opens May 19th. [more]
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Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference
October 16 and 17, in Newport, Oregon at the Best Western Inn
The conference will feature Google VP Vinton Cerf, widely known as one of the "Fathers of the Internet," Mr. Cerf will give the keynote speech. Also presenting at the event will be Judy Peppler, Oregon President of Qwest; Rich Bader, CEO of EasyStreet Online Services; Craig Watson, VP of Charter Communications; Mary Beth Henry, President of the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA); and Oregon Public Utility Commissioner Ray Baum. The Oregon Economic and Community Development Department is co-sponsoring this event as part of its commitment to advancing Oregon industries. Additional sponsors include CoastCom Inc., Embarq, LS Networks, Comspan Communications, the City of Eugene, Central Coast Economic Development Alliance and MINET.
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OEDA's Spring Conference 2008 took place on April 21, at Chemeketa at Eola NW Viticulture Center in West Salem. Over 65 members and partners were in attendance. The program presented a wealth of information on initiatives, opportunities and programs in Oregon designed to keep you informed and provide tools for success.
Presentation Material and Powerpoint Presentations now online
[click here to view]
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Presentation Material and Powerpoint Presentations are online
[click here to view]
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Following are presentations from
Overview of SPRING TRAINING, 2007 - "Your Best Prospect is Already in Town"
[click here to view]
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International Economic
Development Council
2008 Annual Conference
October 19-22 - Atlanta, GA [more]
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Become a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
The CEcD is the CPA and the MBA of the economic development field. For more than 34 years, the Certified Economic Developer Program has become the "Gold Standard" for the profession. 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!
Guide to the CEcD Exam Process
IEDC-Professional Development Brochure 2007.pdf
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CEcD Study Buddies Wanted
If your thinking about taking the CEcD exam in 2008 offered by the IEDC, then here’s an opportunity to study and prepare for the test online with other colleagues. A group of alumni from OUEDI (Oklahoma University Economic Development Institute) will be collaborating over the next six months or so to review the IEDC manuals, take practice tests, and provide support to each other. One of the alumni lives in Portland and is organizing this study buddy program, seeking others in our region who might also be interested in study collaboration.
[click here for more information]
Contact Norm Gollub at 503-249-2193 or [email] for more information.
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