The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the International City/County Managers Association(ICMA) have developed a training course in partnership with FEMA: “Planning for Economic Recovery.” Filled with examples of successful economic recovery strategies, this interactive webinar offers opportunities for small group discussions and peer learning.

Register now for the January 13, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. virtual course. Among the many strategies covered in the free, 4-hour course are:

• Engaging small businesses in pre-disaster planning and preparedness.
• Utilizing financial tools and resources for mitigation and recovery.
• Updating your economic recovery plan.

If you do not have a FEMA SID, complete this form before registering for this course: (cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/register) Upon registering, you will receive a participant guide and a pre-course assessment. A certificate and a takeaway with more case examples and current resources will be provided upon course completion.

Presentation Team for the January 13 Virtual Course:

• Elizabeth Kellar, Director of Public Policy and Disaster Recovery Programs, ICMA
• Dana Crater, Senior Associate, Economic Development, IEDC
• Mickie Valente, President, Valente Strategic Advisors
• Ron Carlee, Visiting Assistant Professor, Old Dominion University and former County Manager, Arlington, Virginia

The course materials can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Course Schedule (dates and times subject to change): 

• July 15, 2021 - 1:00pm-5:00pm ET
• Sept. 23, 2021 - 1:00pm-5:00pm ET
• Oct. 3, 2021 - 12:15pm PT - Available on demand @ ICMA Conference
• Oct. 28, 2021 - 1:00pm-5:00pm ET
• Dec. 2, 2021 - 1:00pm-5:00pm ET (Full as of November 19)
• Jan. 13, 2022 - 1:00pm-5:00pm ET
• March 2, 2022 - 1:00pm-5:00pm ET