Training and scholarship opportunities for economic development professionals

Committed to strengthening the knowledge, skills and diversity of Minnesota’s economic development professionals, the nonprofit Minnesota Economic Development Foundation is promoting upcoming training opportunities and offering scholarships for professional development.

The Minnesota Economic Development Foundation sponsors the “Upper Midwest Basic Economic Development Course,” a 5-day course that provides comprehensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of local economic development. This course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council and fulfills a requirement for taking the Certified Economic Development exam.

The Foundation will provide a $250 scholarship to all Minnesota economic development practitioners, bringing the cost of this training opportunity down to $250. The course will be virtual in 2021. It is limited to 50 participants, and typically fills quickly. The website provides more information and a registration link. That registration page includes a link to the scholarship application.

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