Event information
Date
Location
Online course
Contact
Michael Darger, University of Minnesota Extension
Business retention and expansion program lead
darger@umn.edu or 612-625-6246
Online course
Michael Darger, University of Minnesota Extension
Business retention and expansion program lead
darger@umn.edu or 612-625-6246
The course features a community economic development model for business retention and expansion (BRE). This approach includes three key steps. It also has broad-based community involvement that connects volunteers and professionals to businesses.
In addition, the course infuses discussion and content on staff-driven, continuous BRE visitation approaches — examining the similarities and differences between continuous BRE methods and University of Minnesota's community economic development BRE model. You will learn how different BRE approaches and methods can be valuable for your economic development situation.
The course:
The course is designed for economic and community development professionals and stakeholders, community leaders and others who want to conduct a community-led BRE effort.
Register by July 31 and save with early bird pricing! Regular rates start on August 1.
*Community-led BRE is all about teamwork, so we encourage teams to attend training together. We offer team discounts for groups from a town or city, county, school district, or other groups of contiguous communities. It is available for either the online or in-person course.
Register by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 .
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Everyone who completes the course:
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