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2026 Arizona Basic Economic Development Course

January 26, 2026 - January 29, 2026

Description

There are limited seats and we typically sell out, so purchase your ticket early to secure your spot!

Each year, AAED partners with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) to provide the Basic Economic Development Course. This course provides attendees with a foundational understanding of economic development to grow and enhance community wealth, attract and retain jobs and investment, improve quality of life, and contribute to a strong tax base.

Your experience in this course will include the practical application of concepts through simulated case studies involving real-life challenges in real-life communities. Even more, this course counts as credit toward obtaining an IEDC Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation.

Case Study Component: Attendees are required to complete a group project, building a strategic plan for a fictional community and presenting to a panel of judges. Much of this work occurs outside of class time (i.e. evenings), so we encourage attendees to plan accordingly.

Important Deadlines
Early Registration Deadline	December 31, 2025
Last Day to Register	January 16, 2026

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Your registration includes the BEDC course book, reception, lunches, and refreshments on course days.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Local, Regional, and State-Level Economic Development Practitioners
Economic / Industrial Development Board Members
Chamber of Commerce Officials
Municipal and County Managers and Department Directors
Community Planners and Developers
State / Local Elected Officials
Tribal Leaders
Congressional Aides
Community Leaders
County Commissioners
Utility Company Representatives
Community / Regional Planners
Real Estate Professionals
Workforce Development Professionals
Poverty Reduction Advocates

TOPICS COVERED

Organizing, Planning, and Managing Economic Development Initiatives
Finance and Budgeting
Ethics
Community Development
Entrepreneurship
Workforce Development
Real Estate Development and Reuse
Infrastructure
Managing Economic Development Organizations
Business Retention and Expansion
Tribal Economic Development
Equity & Inclusion

MONDAY, JANUARY 26
8:00 - 8:30 AM	Check-in & Coffee
8:30 - 9:00 AM	Welcome & Course Introduction
9:00 - 9:30 AM	Introduction to Economic Development
9:30 - 11:00 AM	Ethics in Economic Development
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tribal Economic Development
12:00 - 1:30 PM	Lunch & Case Study Introduction
1:30 - 3:00 PM	Strategic Planning for Economic Development
3:00 - 4:00 PM	Case Study Working Time
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
8:00 - 8:30 AM	Check-in & Coffee
8:30 - 10:00 AM	Finance for Economic Development
10:00 - 10:15 AM	Break
10:15 - 11:45 AM	Marketing & Attraction in Economic Development & Site Selection
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch & Case Study Work Time
1:00 - 2:30 PM	Overview of Infrastructure
2:30 - 2:45 PM	Break
2:45 - 4:15 PM	Community & Neighborhood Development
4:15 - 5:00 PM	Case Study Working Time
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
8:00 - 8:30 AM	Check-in & Coffee
8:30 - 10:00 AM	Workforce Development
10:00 - 10:15 AM	Break
10:15 - 11:45 AM	Business Retention & Expansion
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM	Lunch & Case Study Work
1:00 - 2:30 PM	Managing Economic Development Organizations
2:30 - 4:15 PM	Real Estate Development & Reuse
4:15 - 5:00 PM	Case Study Working Time
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
8:00 - 8:30 AM	Check-in & Coffee
8:30 - 10:00 AM	Data & AI in Economic Development
10:00 - 10:15 AM	Break
10:15 - 11:45 AM	Entrepreneurship
11:45 - 1:00 PM	Lunch & Case Study Presentation Prep
1:00 - 3:00 PM	Case Study Presentations
3:00 - 3:30 PM	Judging
3:30 - 4:00 PM	Awarding of Certificates

The course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council. This course qualifies as a professional development training requirement needed to sit for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) examination.

IEDC
https://www.iedconline.org/
Phone: (202) 223-7800

Acknowledgment
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Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED)
Name: Katie Hurst
Phone: (602) 240-2233 ext. 1
Email: katie@aaed.com

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