Wisconsin Basic Economic Development Course Presentations (2009)
- WEDA Membership form (Special $75 rate for course participants
- Useful Computer Links to Sources of Information for Economic Developers (Microsoft Word Document)
- Economic Development Career Planning, 1-26-10 , --Enter Your Name, Recording ID: EconDevCarPl-100126, Recording Key: (Leave Blank), Click View Recording
Powerpoint Presentations:
Monday
Tuesday
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“The State of Working Wisconsin” - Matt Kures, GIS Specialist, UW Extension Center for Community & Economic Development
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“Theory and practice - Tools to Succeed in Today’s Economy” - Professors Andy Lewis & Bill Pinkovitz, UW-Extension, Center for Community and Economic Development
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“Workforce Development (TBD)” - Sally Cutler, Executive Director, North Central Workforce Development Board, Wisconsin Rapids; Karna Hanna, CEcD. Sauk County Development Corporation
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Session I: "Building Sustainable Communities " - Dr. Jerry Hembd, Business & Economics, UW-Superior
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Session II: Social Media Marketing for Economic Development- Jennifer Smith, Director, Marketing & Communications, Thrive
Wednesday
- Session III: "Best Practices in Website Design and Online Marketing for Economic Development" - Sandra Bradley, Web and Multi-Channel Marketing, UW E-Business Consortium, Madison
- "Strategic Planning - Creating the Foundation for Economic Development- Professor Gary P. Green, UW-Extension Center for Community and Economic Development & Mary Cole Laub, CEcD. President, MCL Group
Thursday
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“Helping Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs Strive and Thrive ” - Kim Kindschi, Executive Director, UW Extension Division of Entrepreneurship and Economic Development; Amy Peach, Director, The Venture Center, Fox Valley Technical College; and Dave Lindenstruth, Owner/Entrepreneur, HuHot Mongolian Grill
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“Real Estate Development & Reuse ” - Gary Becker, CEcD, Community Development Specialist, Vierbicher Associates Inc.; Chris Laurent, VP- Operations, MSP Real Estate; Michael Prager, Land Recycling Team Leader, WI Department of Natural Resources
