CLED Courses 2020
Upcoming Courses for 2020
With the exception of Basic Economic Development Course, courses are not accredited by the IEDC. They are offered as part of the "Certified Louisiana Economic Developer" (CLED) designation.
Marketing and Attraction Course
Date: April 7-8, 2020
Early Registration until March 13, 2020
LIDEA Members $200 / Non-Members $250
Regular Registration March 14 - March 31, 2020
LIDEA Members $250/ Non-Members $300
Date: June 2-3, 2020
Early Registration until May 1, 2020
LIDEA Members $200 / Non-Members $250
Regular Registration May 2 - May 22, 2020
LIDEA Members $250/ Non-Members $300
None of the other work you do as an economic developer matters much if you aren't telling your story well to get potential new investors interested.
Course Highlights:
Find out how to evaluate your product and understand the marketplace in order to be successful in marketing and attraction. From essentials to targeting to digital tools, this course provides an overview of the marketing world specifically for economic developers. A case study and peer evaluations of marketing materials provide valuable interaction.
Why all the buzz about branding?
How do site consultants view your community?
Are you getting the bang for your buck in digital?
Find out these answers and more at this course.
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Event Location:
Southeast Louisiana Business Center
1514 Martens Drive
Hammond, LA 70401
985-549-3831
Parking:
Free parking is available on the south and east sides within the facility parking lot.
Recommended Hotels Nearby:
There are several nearby hotels. LIDEA recommends the following options as having always provided good service and a reasonable cost:
Courtyard by Marriott
1605 S. Magnolia Street, Hammond, LA 70403
(Interstate 12 – Exit 40)
Phone: (985) 956-7730
Holiday Inn
1819 SW Railroad Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403
(Interstate 12 – Exit 40)
Phone: (985) 662-3877
Hampton Inn
401 Westin Oak Drive, Hammond, LA 70130
(Interstate 55 – Exit 31)
Phone: (985) 419-2188
Most courses are offered on the Southeastern campus. Event registration will have information on classroom location.
The Certified Louisiana Economic Developer (CLED) training program is a joint effort between LIDEA, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Louisiana Economic Development.
Descriptions of Other Courses Offered:
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LIDEA Professional Development Programs are an Equal Opportunity Provider. Special accomodations will be made by participants with disabilities or special needs.
LIDEA Sponsors:
This practitioner-driven course uses the case study method to complement current neighborhood development theory. Participants will learn how to identify the major neighborhood actors, their objectives, and strategies for redevelopment, in addition to understanding the process for creating a strategic economic development plan to meet the neighborhood development goals. Specifically, this course will examine social capital (e.g., linkages, networks, talent, etc.), environmental capital (e.g., stewardship, residual management, etc.) and economic capital (e.g., investment and reinvestment) facing distressed neighborhoods and offer solutions to address local needs.
Course Highlights:
-Asset creation, wealth creation, and enterprise development &
expansion
-Housing development, real estate speculation, and tax-base
stabilization
-Public and private sector role in combating inner city
unemployment
-Examining historical and current neighborhood trends
-Performing leakage assessments and gap analyses
-Aligning strategic plans for multiple neighborhood groups
-Understanding the under served needs for banking and grocery
-Working with media to share success stories
Click Here for Hotel and other information
Event Location:
Southeast Louisiana Business Center
1514 Martens Drive
Hammond, LA 70401
985-549-3831
Parking:
Free parking is available on the south and east sides within the facility parking lot.
Recommended Hotels Nearby:
There are several nearby hotels. LIDEA recommends the following options as having always provided good service and a reasonable cost:
Courtyard by Marriott
1605 S. Magnolia Street, Hammond, LA 70403
(Interstate 12 – Exit 40)
Phone: (985) 956-7730
Holiday Inn
1819 SW Railroad Avenue, Hammond, LA 70403
(Interstate 12 – Exit 40)
Phone: (985) 662-3877
Hampton Inn
401 Westin Oak Drive, Hammond, LA 70130
(Interstate 55 – Exit 31)
Phone: (985) 419-2188
