2021 Basic Economic Development Course

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The highly regarded Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) will be held at the Pyle Center on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus from Sept. 13, 2021 (2:00 PM) through Sept. 16, 2021 (1:00 PM). This course provides expert instruction in the basic concepts, theories and methods of economic development from experienced professionals and instructors. Participants will study the core building blocks of economic development, including:

Economic development finance
Managing a local economic development organization
Small business development & entrepreneurship
Business attraction and retention
Community and neighborhood development
Workforce development
Real estate development

BEDC DETAILS:

WHEN: Monday, Sept 13, 2021 - Thursday Sept. 16, 2021
WHERE: University of Wisconisn-Madison Pyle Center
REGISTRATION: Click here to register. The fee for the four-day course is $650.00.
SCHOLARSHIPS: BEDC scholarships of up to $400 have been offered in the past and may be available for the 2021 course. For more information about potential scholarships, please contact WEDA at weda@weda.org.
PROGRAM HOSTS: The BEDC is hosted by the UW-Madison Division of Extension, Community Economic Development Program in partnership with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Wisconsin Economic Development Association.
HOTEL: Hotel: The Graduate (601 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703) – Ask for the Basic Economic Development Course Room Block

2021 Basic Economic Development Course

September 13 - 16, 2021
UW-Madison Pyle Center
702 Langdon St.
Madison, Wisconsin
United States
53706