Description

Adapting to shifts in technology, worker expectations, and work models for small businesses on Main Street. Covers remote and hybrid norms, gig work, quality-of-life factors, data-driven labor market insights, and practical tools to design high-quality jobs and retain talent. Includes case studies and simulation exercises.

Benefits for Economic Developers

• Translate labor-market trends into actionable guidance for local employers.
• Design high-quality job structures and cultures that improve retention.
• Leverage QoL data and partnerships to attract and develop talent.

Registration

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

Instructors

Cecilia Harry, CEcD
VP of Economic Development, SizeUp
LinkedIn

Ann Marie Miller, CEcD
Director, Hickey & Associates
LinkedIn

Materials

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

• Agenda
• Presentations / Handouts
• Videoconferencing Links

Questions

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

Policies

Please read the following policies carefully prior to registering for the training course.

Materials

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

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

Payment

A registrant will not receive the materials for the training course 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 training course.

Cancellation

A registrant that needs to cancel their participation in a training course must send an email to [email protected] at least (3) business days before the training course 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 training course fee to a full credit on their account. The registrant will then select another IEDC training course to attend within the same calendar year. IEDC will apply the registrant's full credit to the newly selected training course. The registrant will be responsible for any balance owed for the newly selected training course. The registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC if they are unable to participate in the newly selected training course.

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 training course. A “No Show” registrant will forfeit any monies paid to IEDC for the training course.