This class offers an easy-to-follow overview of economic development, covering its evolution, key players, and value to communities. While the class is open to all, new professionals, local leaders, and elected officials will particularly benefit from the insights and tools shared to strengthen their understanding and influence economic development in their communities.

New Registration Option: Bundle & Save!

We’re excited to announce a special bundle enrollment option for the upcoming Economic Development Fundamentals 101 one-day training on November 5.

Bundle Package Includes:

• Registration for the November 5 training
• IEDC Individual Membership active from your registration date through 12/31/2026

Bundle Rates:

• Early Bird: $425
• Standard: $600

register for the bundle here

*Restrictions Apply:

• The rate includes IEDC Membership through December 31, 2026.
• This offer is applicable to first-time IEDC members.
• This offer is not applicable to those affiliated with a new or existing organizational membership.
  Cancellation fee will apply.
• Discounts cannot be combined.

Registration for the Training Course Only:

*A registrant must be a full-time student and submit a copy of their current transcript in order to receive this pricing.

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Instructors

Instructors for this class will be confirmed and added at a later date. Please check back for updates.

Materials

A registrant will receive an email from IEDC 2-4 business days prior to when the class is scheduled to occur. The email will include the following materials and further instructions to ensure the registrant is fully prepared for the class.

• Agenda
• Presentations / Handouts
• Videoconferencing Links

Professional Development Credits

This class is not associated with the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) or Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) programs, so a registrant is unable to claim professional development credits.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email P[email protected] or call (202) 223-7800.

Policies

Please read the following policies carefully prior to registering for the class.

Materials

The materials provided by IEDC are intended for use only by the registrant of the class. A registrant should not share the class materials with anyone else.

A registrant found in violation of this policy will be removed from the class immediately and will not receive a refund for it.

Payment

A registrant will not receive the materials for the class until IEDC receives the full amount owed for their registration.

Substitution

A registrant is not allowed to substitute a colleague in their place for any IEDC class.

Cancellation

A registrant that needs to cancel their participation in a class must send an email to [email protected] at least (3) business days before the class is scheduled to begin. The registrant will be required to choose (1) of the options listed below.

Option #1 / Transfer - IEDC will convert the registrant's paid class fee to a full credit on their account. The registrant will then select another IEDC class to attend within the same calendar year. IEDC will apply the registrant's full credit to the newly selected class. The registrant will be responsible for any balance owed for the newly selected class. The registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC if they are unable to participate in the newly selected class.

Option #2 / Refund - IEDC will provide a refund minus the cancellation fee noted below. The refund will be returned to the original form of payment by IEDC within 5-7 weeks.

Member = $130.00 fee
Non-Member = $130.00 fee
Student = $65.00 fee

No Show

A registrant is considered a “No Show” if they fail to send a cancellation email and/or do not attend the class. A “No Show” registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC for the class.