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Economic Development Fundamentals

A comprehensive survey of the profession: history, core activities (attraction, BRE,  entrepreneurship), enablers (workforce, real estate, neighborhoods), and cross-cutting tools  (planning, marketing, finance). 

Benefits for Economic Developers:
- Orients newcomers to the full scope of practice. 
- Establishes shared vocabulary and frameworks. 
- Prepares participants for deeper dives into core/elective courses.
When
4/15/2026