WEDA is Wisconsin's Voice for Economic Development. Our statewide association is a 410+ member organization whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Wisconsin by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information and promotion of professional skills. With a proactive board and involved membership support, we will continue to advance the professionalism of Wisconsin's economic development efforts.


Wisconsin Basic Economic Development Course

September 10 - 13, 2012 • Pyle Center, UW-Madison •  Madison, WI

Who Should Attend?
Economic developers, public officials, and others involved in economic development who want and intensive "basic" overview of economic development concepts, methods, strategies and practices. 

What will be covered:
  • What is economic development and what is the role of an economic developer.
  • Managing a local economic development organization.
  • Growing from within - small business development & entrepreneurship.
  • Marketing & attraction
  • Community & neighborhood development
  • Strategic planning for economic development
  • Workforce Development
  • Business Finance
  • Real estate development & reuse
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