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Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies

Hands-on tools for advising entrepreneurs: business modeling, capital access ladders, technical  assistance networks, procurement and local ownership strategies, and place-based supports like  incubators and maker spaces. 

Benefits for Economic Developers:
- Strengthens front-line advisory skills for small business clients. 
- Connects firms to capital, contracts, and counseling faster. 
- Builds inclusive pipelines for minority- and women-owned companies.  

Professional Development Credits
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) 
Exam = Meets Elective Requirement  
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points 

Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) 
Exam = Core Requirement  
Recertification = (3) Level-1 Points
When
8/5/2026 - 8/6/2026