1. Next Monday Launches #EconDevWeek; Get Your Economic Development Superheroes in Now | Are you or is someone you work with an economic development superhero? Fill out this brief submission form for a chance to be spotlighted during #EconDevWeek. Access the toolkit to learn how to articulate, organize, show and tell, and amplify the value of your Economic Development Organization's contributions to local and regional economies.
3. The 2024 Future Forum Program is Live; Session Highlight: The 22nd Century Urban Livability Workshop, June 17 | Sustainable transportation infrastructure opens the doors to a greener, more liveable, and equitable tomorrow and beyond. It hinges on our ability and willingness to address environmental challenges and reduce carbon emissions today. This workshop will connect you with visionaries and problem-solvers to provide practical, climate-conscious solutions for your most pressing transportation challenges.
"In partnership with SelectUSA, CHIPS for America will host a webinar focused on how economic development organizations can support international businesses in the semiconductor industry new to or unfamiliar with operating in the U.S. market. With the efforts led by CHIPS for America to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and develop vibrant and sustainable semiconductor clusters around the country, many communities are experiencing an influx of activity from international firms. This will serve as an informational discussion of the services and resources available through the U.S. Department of Commerce to support efforts to attract new business investment into their communities and provide assistance to companies who may be unfamiliar with navigating the U.S. business landscape. Information will be targeted to state and local economic developers, but participation is welcome by all who are interested."
5. It's Officially Almost Annual Conference Season; Save the Date & Submit Programming Suggestions | Join forces with IEDC for our 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, and share your heroic tales of economic triumph! We’re seeking session proposals that tell the story of your community’s journey—its victories, challenges, and wisdom gained. Submit your session proposal and contribute to a diverse panel of thought leaders. This year's theme is Championing Economic Development Superheroes. The deadline to submit is May 11, 2024.
ICYMI | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
This course covers the overall process of real estate development and reuse from conception to realization. Participants will also learn about a wide variety of real estate financing tools that are available at the local, regional, and/or state levels.
Registration Deadline: May 14 at 11:59 PM ET
2. Earlier this Month, IEDC Welcomed Seven New Entrepreneurship Development Professionals (EDP) | The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is excited to welcome and congratulate the seven individuals who have recently earned the internationally recognized Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) designation. The multiple choice portion of the EDP exam was administered Friday, April 5, 2024, and oral interviews took place throughout the week of April 8-12, 2024. This credential demonstrates these seven individuals' vast entrepreneurial skill, knowledge, and field expertise needed to advance entrepreneurship and contribute to healthy, vibrant economies.
Join us for an Equity Playbook webinar focused on moving the needle and amplifying the call for equitable climate resilience for the most underserved and at-risk communities affected by the impacts of climate change and escalating natural disasters. Explore innovative, pragmatic, and actionable strategies to improve the overall well-being and quality of life for communities around the globe. Discover how local governments and policymakers can take the lead in fostering positive, community-driven change and nurturing a more sustainable future from the grassroots level.
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'Here’s what it actually costs to build a single-family home, as told by one pie chart'"How much does it really cost to build a home? To better understand single-family home construction costs, ResiClub reached out to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for the trade group’s latest cost breakdown. The NAHB provided the national averages for itemized costs in each stage of construction for a new single-family home in 2022. The data comes from NAHB’s construction cost survey published last year."
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