Professional Development Opportunities for EDAM Members
Upper Midwest Basic Economic Development Course
Establish a firm foundation for your career with this comprehensive five-day course accredited by the International Economic Development Council.
- April 27 – May 1, 2020, at Great River Energy in Maple Grove
- Scholarships available for Minnesota economic development professionals
IEDC Advanced Two-Day Training Courses
Real Estate Development and Re-Use September 22-23, 2020 Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis
Neighborhood Development Strategies September 24-25, Hyatt Regency, Minneapolis
- Scholarships available to EDAM members
- See IEDConline.org for more information
Hamline University Economic Development Certificate Program
- The Hamline Certificate is to designed to enhance the participants’ overall knowledge of economic development ranging from finance to negotiation. On site development project visits are included. https://www.hamline.edu/business/cpal/economic-development/
- Sessions run two days per month November 2020 – June 2021
- Scholarships available to EDAM members; applications due July 20, notification August 10
Economic Development Academy (August 2020)
- Career exploration for interns and early-stage economic developers
- Learn from young and mid-career professionals about career paths and job opportunities
- Watch MNEDF website and EDAM for schedule
Community Internships Available Again this Spring – Only for EDAM Members
- $1,000 to each community/organization; at least 1:1 match required
- Watch EDAM communications for application process in the first quarter of 2020
For ongoing scholarships opportunities and updates go to www.MNEDF.org
or contact a MNEDF board member.
