Upcoming Economic Development Trainings
March 6, 2025
Carl Vinson Institute of Government - University of Georgia
Georgia Certified Economic Developer Program
The Georgia Certified Economic Developer (GCED) program offers economic development professionals state-specific training on practical topics that can be applied immediately within your community to achieve economic success.
Branding & Marketing Strategies
Thursday, April 3, 2025
State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens
Cost: $279
Branding and marketing are key elements that set communities apart. As economic developers and communities compete in a global marketplace, it is critical that they have a distinctive brand identity; employ strategic, multi-channel marketing approaches; and use effective tools and techniques to get results and return on investment.
In this course, economic developers will explore:
- How to create a successful brand.
- Effective marketing for any size budget.
- Key elements of successful marketing strategies and best practices.
- Effective tools for marketing and communicating to stakeholders.
- Successful tools and techniques using technology and social media.
- How to measure return on investment.
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Global Commerce Tuesday, April 29, 2025 McGrath Keen Conference Center, Dublin Cost: $279 More course dates will be announced soon!
Development Authority Training-Basic Through the Development Authority Training-Basic course, local leaders and board members can strengthen their communities' economic development efforts. This course fulfills the mandated training requirements for development authority board members.
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