Aug 21, 2024
In this episode, Denis is joined by James Hoelscher, CEcD (Course Director) for The Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) and the Program Manager at the University of Northern Iowa's Institute for Decision Making. Dennis and James discuss the basic economic development courses and how they vary around the county. IEDC lists 25 basic economic development courses on its website.
The Heartland Economic Development Course (HEDC) offers intensive training in the basic concepts, information, methods, and strategies of local economic development. A diverse and experienced faculty, composed of both academicians and practitioners, gives an excellent blend of theory and practice. Graduation from HEDC fulfills one of the education prerequisites for those who wish to take examinations for Certified Economic Development (CEcD) designation.
Heartland 2025 is held at the Adams Pointe Conference Center in Blue Springs, MO, from April 29th through May 2nd. An evening reception is held the night prior on the 28th at the Conference Center. The format consists of interactive presentations, panels, and discussions facilitated by Heartland's expert faculty.
March 29 or April 5 (must attend one)
8:00 a.m. Strategic Planning for Economic Development
April 22
4-7 p.m. Optional evening reception and course check-in at the Adams Pointe Conference Center
April 23
7:00 a.m. Course Registration
8 a.m. Course opening
Managing an EDO
Ethics in Economic Development (Part 1)
Workforce Development & Talent Attraction
Networking Dinner!
April 24
Entrepreneurship
Economic Development Financing
Neighborhood/Community Development/Main Street (community tours)
KC Dinner & Networking!
April 25
7 a.m. Professional Development Pathways (optional)
Real Estate Development
Ethics (part 2)
Business Retention & Expansion (tour and mock BRE interview)
Dinner on your own
April 26
Understanding Site Selection
Responding to an RFI
State Partner Association Member:
$995.00
Non-Member:
$1,095.00
James Hoelscher, CEcD (Course Director)