Where Do We Go From Here?
Why is professional growth important? Field of every-changing issues/needs Increased pressure / competition Proactive vs. reactive Quality and knowledge of the developer is a vital asset of the community or organization
CEcD Path to Certification CEcD Exam OU/EDI or IEDC Course Series Heartland OU/EDI or IEDC Course Series CEcD Exam CEcD
November 13-17, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL Where is OU/EDI held? April 29-May 6, 2016 San Antonio, TX November 13-17, 2016 Fort Lauderdale, FL (www.occe.ou.edu/edi)
What is OU/EDI all about? Next Step in Your Education Three – one week sessions On-line courses – option (8 weeks) Lecture, interactive, on-line Mentor program CEcD Primer Workshop (required to make application for CEcD exam) Graduation from OU/EDI fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the CEcD Exam
What is the IEDC Course Series all about? Required Core Courses Intro or BEDC Business Retention/Expansion ED Finance - Credit Analysis Real Estate Development and Reuse Electives (must complete 2) Marketing/Attraction, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurial/Small Business, Managing an EDO, Workforce Development, Neighborhood Development, Technology-Led ED
Where are the courses held? Upcoming locations for 2015-16: www.iedconline.org
What is a Certified Economic developer (CEcD) and what is required? “Network of 1,200 professionals that have demonstrated a high-degree of knowledge and applicable practical experience” An Economic Development Generalist CEcD Exam Application: At least 4 years full-time ED experience Completion of educational requirements CEcD Primer Workshop
Some other educational opportunities National Development Council ED Finance Professional (EDFP) www.ndc-online.org Business Retention & Expansion International www.brei.org Community Development Society www.midwestcdi.org
How do I get more information? Contact: LaDene H. Bowen, CEcD, FM, HLM Institute for Decision Making Business and Community Services University of Northern Iowa ladene.bowen@uni.edu 319-273-2969 Ruffin Scholarship for OU/EDI