Fundamentals of Municipal Economic Development: A Transformational Approach

February 26, 2014 at City Hall 12PM-2PM
Posted on: February 12, 2014 - 1:16pm

The Economic Development Commission is hosting a municipal economic development course entitled “Fundamentals of Municipal Economic Development: A Transformational Approach”  in collaboration with the Connecticut Economic Resource Center, Inc. (CERC), the Connecticut Economic Development Association (CEDAS), Connecticut Main Street Center and the MetroHartford Alliance. 

 

The workshop is geared to all within a municipality who impact economic development, and is designed to get everyone working collaboratively.  The curriculum will answer the following questions:

 

  • What is economic and community development?
  • Who is responsible for economic development?
  • What roles does/should your “economic development team” and community play?
  • How do you convince your residents and businesses of the importance of economic development?
  • How is your municipal economy impacted by the state, region and global economy?

 

Additionally, attendees will receive information about research, marketing, and general economic development practices, as well as resources and tools available to achieve economic development results. 

 

Please RSVP by February 19th to Julie Nash, Director Economic and Community Development and Donna Holden, Economic Development Coordinator at 203-783-3230 or jnash@ci.milford.ct.us/dholden@ci.milford.ct.us