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The Alaska Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) is a four-day intensive introduction to economic development theories, practices, and strategies.

If you are working in the economic development field in Alaska, this course provides the opportunity to obtain credit towards a nationally-recognized professional certification without leaving the state.

The Alaska BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and counts towards the IEDC Certified Economic Developer (CEdC) credential.

2008 Preliminary Program

Monday, October 13 (8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)

  • Overview of economic development in Alaska
  • Economic and community strategic planning
  • Managing economic development organizations
  • Issues shaping economic development organizations
  • Technology tools for success

Tuesday, October 14 (8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)

  • Small business and entrepreneurship development
  • Community and neighborhood development
  • Business retention and expansion
  • Marketing and attraction

Wednesday, October 15 (8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.)

  • Real estate redevelopment and reuse
  • Workforce development
  • Infrastructure and environment topics
  • Data and research considerations

Thursday, October 16 (8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

  • Economic development finance
  • Sources of funding forum

 

Accommodations

CED has set aside rooms for BEDC attendees at the Residence Inn adjacent to the BP Energy Center. You are responsible for making your own reservation at the special rate of $99/night plus 12% tax. Call 1-800-314-0781 and ask for the “Alaska BEDC” rate. For more information about the hotel, visit their website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ancri-residence-inn-anchorage-midtown/.

For further information about the Alaska BEDC or the two-day IEDC course, Economic Development Strategic Planning, contact:

Linda Ketchum
Coordinator, Entrepreneurship Training
University of Alaska Center for Economic Development
Diplomacy Building, 507F
3211 Providence Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508-8243

Email: afldk@uaa.alaska.edu
Phone: 907-786-5415
Cell: 907-354-4931
Fax: 907-786-5446

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