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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 Webinar Series

We are excited to announce the first webinar in our series of professional development opportunities that will be delivered throughout the year for community, workforce and economic developers. Almost 400 practitioners responded to our survey and identified subjects of interest that will provide tools and ideas to implement that will help their cities and communities grow.

January 17, 2012
Measuring Economic Development in the 21st Century

February 21, 2012
Community and Economic Development Enlightenment Asset vs. Needs Based

[click here] for additional information and registration information.

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OEDA Training & Conferences

Presentations and Information from OEDA Conferences [more]

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June 17 - June 19, 2012
Pacific Northwest Economic Development Council
Annual Conference
Osoyoos, Canada

There will be no better place to celebrate the 2012 Summer solstice than in Osoyoos BC. Join me and other EDO collegues from Canada and the United States-Northwest Region to celebrate the best practices of Sustainable Economic Development. Hotel accommodations will be provided at the beautiful 5-star resort Watermark Beach Resort (www.watermarkbeachresort.com).

Visit www.pnedc.net for more information.

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Recertification

Need recertified?
Here are some upcoming events that will give you recertification credits:


January 26 – 27, 2012
Workforce Development Training Course
EDC Leadership Summit
San Antonio, TX
[more]

February 13-14, 2012
EDC Leadership SummitEntrepreneurial and Small Business Development Training Course
Albany, NW
[more]

March 18 - 20, 2012
IEDC Federal Economic Development Forum
Alexandria, VA
[more]

For more information contact
Becca Thomas at rthomas@iedconline.org

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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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