Save the Dates - 2026 Basic Economic Development Course in PA

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Save the Dates - Basic Economic Development Course

PEDA, the IEDC-accredited sponsor of the Basic Economic Development Course in PA, encourages you to save the dates for the 2026 course, September 22-24. All sessions will be held in person at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill, PA. Participants are required to attend all sessions in order to earn a certificate of completion.

Session Dates / Times*:

September 22 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Managing Economic Development Organizations
Economic Development Ethics
Workforce Development
Networking Reception

September 23 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Real Estate Development and Reuse
Marketing/Attraction
Strategic Planning
Additional Topic TBD

September 24 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Business Retention and Expansion
Community/Neighborhood Development
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Development
Economic Development Finance
Certificate Distribution

*Schedule is subject to change

Course Objectives:

Learn fundamental concepts and theories of economic development.
Gain knowledge and skills needed to be successful in today's challenging economic environment.
Receive training from experienced faculty drawn from the ranks of business, government, academia, and the private sector.
Network with other economic development professionals.
The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. It fulfills one of the prerequisites for those who wish to take the examinations for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. IEDC provides leadership and excellence in economic development for its communities, members, and partners.