Hilton Lexington Suites

KENTUCKY

Institute for

Economic

Development

August 22 - August 25, 2016

Hilton Lexington Suites

Lexington, Kentucky

Directed by:

University of Kentucky

GattonCollege of Business & Economics

The Don & Cathy Jacobs Executive Education Center

SYNOPSIS

The Kentucky Institute for Economic Development offers intensive training in basic economic development theory and practice. The Institute's objective is to meet the needs of persons working in the development field, both as professionals and active volunteers.It is designed to equip participants with the tools necessary to compete aggressively and successfully for new development in their communities. Particular emphasis is focused on training the staff and volunteers of state, local and regional development organizations.

Organizations benefiting from participationwould include local development organizations, Chamberof Commerce staff and volunteers, industrial and commercial facility managers, realtors, planners, developers, officers of financial institutions, engineers, public utility representatives and government officials..

The faculty is composed of nationally recognized practitioners of recognized, long-standing experience in economic development. They focus most heavily on practical economic development strategy - a shirt-sleeve, how-to approach.

IEDC ACCREDITED COURSE

This course is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the nation’s largest membership organization for economic developers. For more information on IEDC membership or IEDC courses, call (202) 223-7800 or visit

IEDC partners with a number of educational institutions increasing opportunities for training in economic development. Currently IEDC accredits the University of Oklahoma’s Economic Development Institute (OU/EDI) educational offerings as well as over 20 Basic Economic Development Courses (BEDCs) which are taught throughout the country.

MAJOR COURSE TOPICS

Current and Future Trends in Economic Development
Strategy Development
Community Development
Developing, Managing and Financing an Economic Development Program
The Corporate Facility Location Process
Industrial Site and Business Park Development
Economic Development Marketing
The Role of Finance in Economic Development
Business Retention and Expansion Strategies
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
Workforce Development
Ethics and Economic Development

REGISTRATION

Check-in will take place at 7:15a.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at the Hilton Lexington Suitesin Lexington, Kentucky. All class sessions will be held in the hotel. The course will conclude about 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 25.

Tuition includes instruction, take-home reference and course materials, daily continental breakfasts and refreshment breaks, and Monday lunch. Lodging and other meals are the responsibility of the participant.

Early bird registration fees of $645 are available until July 22. Registration after that date is $695. Cancellations received before Monday, August 8will receive a full registration fee refund. Cancellations made after that date are subject to a cancellation fee of $75. Our office hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Please email us at or call (859) 421-4824 if you need to cancel your registration.

Participants are encouraged to register as soon as possible by completing the attached registration form and sending it and a check made payable to the Kentucky Institute for Economic Development to:

Kentucky Institute for Economic Development

P.O. Box 23386

Lexington, Kentucky 40523

Class enrollment will be limited to 50. Applications will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Early registration is encouraged.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Only participants who attend ALL classes will receive credit for the course. No excuses for absence other than illness, family emergency or business emergency will be accepted. If illness or emergency causes a participant to miss more than 10% of the class sessions, credit for course completion CANNOT be given. IEDC requires the submission of an attendance roster by KIED at the conclusion of the course.

CERTIFICATION

Certification of completion will be awarded to all participants who satisfy the course requirements. Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and individual transcripts are available upon written request to the University of Kentucky.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Course participants should make their own room reservations prior to July 22, 2016 at the Hilton Lexington Suites. We have been quoted single or double room rates of $117 per night excluding taxes. The Hilton Lexington Suites is located at 245 Lexington Green, Lexington, KY. The telephone number is (859) 271-4000.

Please mention the Kentucky Institute for Economic Development to obtain the special rate.

OTHER FULLY ACCREDITED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSES (2016)

BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSES

MarchGeorgia (Atlanta)404-894-0933

AprilArkansas (Little Rock) 501-690-6545

Ohio (Dublin) 914-228-4706

Texas (San Antonio) 512-480-8432

Heartland (Kansas City)800-782-9520

MayTennessee (Nashville) 865-974-8464

JuneColorado (Denver) 303-289-3747

New York (Albany) 518-426-4058

JulyAlabama (Auburn) 334-844-5394

New Mexico (Silver City) 575-538-6320

Minnesota (Duluth) 218-726-7975

North Carolina (Chapel Hill) 919-843-0972

Maryland (Baltimore) 410-347-1246

AugustWashington (Ellensburg) 206-256-6110

SeptemberWisconsin (Madison) 608-255-5666

Michigan (Lansing) 517-241-0011

Mississippi (Hattiesburg) 601-266-6666

Connecticut, Windsor Locks)860-379-7749

OctoberBritish Columbia (Richmond) 604-795-7119

California (Fresno) 916-448-8252 x 13

Baja, California (Mexicali)

NovemberTexas (San Antonio) 512-480-8432

Florida (Tampa) 813-905-5803

IEDC COURSES

IEDC offers numerous courses during the year on the following subjects:

Introduction to Economic Development

Economic Development Marketing & Attraction

Business Retention and Expansion

Real Estate Development & Reuse

Managing Economic Development Organizations

Economic Development Credit Analysis

Economic Development Planning

Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies

Technology-Led Economic Development

Workforce Development

For more information about these programs or to register, please contact IEDC at (202)223-7800 or visit

REGISTRATION

Name Position/Title

Organization

Address

CityStateZip

Business PhoneFax Cell Phone

Email Address

Enclosed is a check for (select one):

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OF $645 if received by July 22.

FULL REGISTRATION OF $695 if received after July 22.

If you have any questions, please telephone Wayne Foster at (859) 421-4824 or the University of Kentucky Executive Education Center at (800) 284-6407.

Make checks payable and mail to:

Kentucky Institute for Economic Development

PO Box 23386

Lexington KY 40523