2023 Basic Economic Development Course

2023 Basic Economic Development Course
June 19 - 23, 2023
Crowne Plaza, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY

Held in June, the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) introduces attendees to the practices of a broad economic development program. Through instruction, peer learning, and case studies, the New York BEDC offers a comprehensive educational experience in economic development fundamentals.

This course is designed to meet the needs of professionals and volunteers relatively new to the development field. Attendees will learn best practices to help prepare their communities for business retention and expansion, business attraction, and grow an entrepreneurial ecosystem. The course focuses on the development, organization, and operation of economic development activities in both the public and private sectors. The faculty of the BEDC is comprised of seasoned practitioners and consultants recognized for their experience and expertise across economic development practice. The course also highlights leading national and international trends and best practices in economic development.

The New York Basic Economic Development Course meets the core requirements prerequisite for practitioners who wish to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) credential issued by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). To learn more about CEcD certification, visit the IEDC website. The Basic Economic Development course is equivalent to 3 credits in Applied Economic Development, a graduate level course at SUNY Empire State University's Masters in Community, and Economic Development program.

• Concepts of economic development
• Trends in economic development
• Development location
• Practical techniques and best practices of successful development

• Local, regional, and community Economic Development organizations
• Colleges and universities
• Chambers of commerce
• State agencies
• Planners
• Utilities
• Workforce Investment Boards (WIB)

2023 BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE SYLLABUS 
 Crowne Plaza, Albany NY (Formerly the Desmond), Town Hall Meeting Room 

MONDAY, JUNE 19 

• 11:15 am - 12:00 pm Registration & Check-In  
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Course Introduction, Subject Overview & The Case Study 
• 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Community Development in Theory & Practice – PART 1 
  • Presentation
  • Supporting Documents
• 2:00 pm - 2:15pm BREAK 
• 2:15 pm - 3:15pm Community Development in Theory & Practice – PART 2 
  • Presentation
  • Supporting Documents
• 3:15 pm – 5:15pm Economic Development Strategic Planning  
  • Presentation - Tools and Techniques
  • Case Study
  • Supporting Documents
• 5:15 pm - 6:15 pm Workforce Development and it’s Essential Role in Economic Development PART 1
  • Presentation
• 6:30 – 7:30 pm - Networking Reception Sponsored by Camoin Associates & Advance Albany County Alliance – King Street Courtyard & Fountain 

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 

• 8:45 am - 10:15 am - The Growing Global Economy and the Role of the Economic Developer 
  • Presentation
• 10:15 am - 10:30 am - BREAK  
• 10:30 am - 12:30 pm - Organizational Leadership: Developing and Managing an Economic Development Office 
  • Presentation
• 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - Working Lunch – King Street Courtyard & Fountain 
• 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Workforce Development and it’s Essential Role in Economic Development PART 2
  • Presentation
• 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm - BREAK 
• 2:45 pm - 3:45pm - Equity and Inclusion in Economic Development
  • Presentation
• 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm - Case Study Discussion  
  
  

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 

• 8:00 am - 10:00 am - Marketing Your Community to Talent & Prospects 
  • Presentation
• 10:00 am - 10:15 am -  BREAK 
• 10:15 am -12:15 pm -  Small Business & Entrepreneurial Development 
  • Presentation
• 12:15pm -1:15 pm - Working Lunch – King Street Courtyard & Fountain 
• 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm - Finance Packaging and Incentives 
  • Presentation
• 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm - BREAK 
• 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm - Ethics and Civility in Economic Development 
  • Presentation
• 5:30pm - Case Study Work & On Your Own 

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 

• 8:00 am - 10:00 am -  Real Estate Development & Reuse 
  • Presentation Part 1
  • Presentation Part 2
• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm - Business Retention & Expansion
  • Presentation  
• 12:00pm-1:30 pm - Working Lunch – King Street Courtyard & Fountain 
• 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm -  Case Study Presentations & Certificates 

Registration

Basic Economic Development Course Registration
Member Rate:                             $650.00 
Future Member Rate:             $700.00

Sponsorship Opportunities 
Email Thomas Boomhower or call 518.426.4058 for more information.

Hotel 
Crowne Plaza
660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211. 
NYSEDC Rate - $140 per night - Group Code - BEC Room Block Expires 6.12.23
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Thank You To Our Sponsors

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS