Free Economic Development Webinar Series
The BC Economic Development Association is pleased to present the BCEDA Professional Development Series ©.
These webinars and manuals provide information for economic development practitioners to expand their knowledge and skills base. They focus on specific economic development elements practitioners will need to build stronger, healthier economies.
VIEW AN OVERVIEW OF THE INDIVIDUAL WEBINARS BELOW
Statistics play a major role in economic development from responding to enquiries and demonstrating return on investment. In this webinar, participants will learn how to find and use statistics in the day to day job of economic development.
September 20th at 11:00am PST
Investment readiness means ensuring your community is ready to attract and retain business investment. It means having all the pieces in position to be in the right place at the right time. Investors want to talk to communities that are knowledgeable, accessible and have current information at their fingertips.
September 21st at 11:00am PST
In order to create economic diversity, maintain and expand infrastructure, create a sustainable economy and to increase their ability to meet the needs of residents and businesses; communities understand that they need to develop their economic development focus and goals. The more you understand about economic development, the more effective you can be in supporting your community’s economic development efforts. This session is directed to all elected leaders including (prospective) Mayors, Chiefs, council members and regional directors as well as economic development boards and team members.
September 22nd at 11:00am PST
This webinar provides information designed to get your communities started in the pre-planning process for economic recovery. Communities that have a plan in place prior to a disaster can start on the road to recovery immediately and have a better chance of economic recovery.
September 23nd at 11:00am PST
This webinar provides information designed to get your communities started in the pre-planning process for economic recovery. Communities that have a plan in place prior to a disaster can start on the road to recovery immediately and have a better chance of economic recovery.
September 23nd at 11:00am PST
Ethical behavior is conduct that is beyond reproach and is in accordance to the common standards of a society, institution or organization. As organizations and institutions evolve, underscoring the need for regular education about acceptable conduct in the profession and the organization is needed to ensure long-term growth and development. This webinar will elaborate on ethics and help participants work through a case study to better understand ethics and economic development.
September 27th at 11:00am PST
Any local or regional economy is affected by the economies of the communities or neighborhoods in the area. Developing sound economic development strategies within smaller communities and areas will lead to a healthier economy overall. This webinar discusses working with the community as part of the overall area’s economic development plan, and identifies some of the specific hurdles that will need to be addressed.
September 28th at 11:00am PST