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EDAA Leadership Institute – Essentials of Economic Development
As part of the EDAA Leadership Institute, we are offering the following courses. These are one-day courses that run from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. See below for the dates and locations of these courses. Essentials of Economic Development This course will cover topics such as: What is economic development?; Successful business recruitment; Regional opportunities & resources; Strategies for success Thursday, March 29, 2018 Central Alabama Electric Cooperative 103 Jesse Samuel Hunt Blvd. Prattville, AL 36066 Online Registration Thursday, May 10, 2018 Hoover…
Find out more »Business & Industry Marketing & Attraction
Business & Industry Marketing and Attraction Sunday, May 16 at Etowah Chamber of Commerce 1 Commerce Square Gadsden, AL 35902 9:30 am - 3:00 pm ▪ $75 per person, includes lunch Call 334-844-3685 for more information. EDAA Leadership Institute Economic Leadership Development for Alabama A partnership between the Economic Development Association of Alabama and Auburn University to educate and engage elected officials, economic development board members, and other community leaders about key issues in economic and community development.
Find out more »Alabama League of Municipalities 2018 Annual Convention
Alabama League of Municipalities 2018 Annual Convention Montgomery, Alabama May 19 - 22, 2018
Find out more »Alabama State Council on the Arts
The Alabama State Council on the Arts is the official state agency for the support and development of the arts in Alabama. The agency supports not-for-profit arts organizations, schools, colleges, units of local government, non-profit organizations, programming in the arts for the general public, and individual artists. Organizations or individuals who are applying to the Council for the first time are encouraged to submit a draft version of their application to be reviewed by a program manager. Draft applications should…
Find out more »YOUR TOWN ALABAMA 20 Year Reunion
ALUMNI and friends, Your Town ALABAMA will hold a special event celebrating the past 20 years. Join us for the celebration at Camp McDowell on June 20 and 21, 2018. For additional information, visit the Your Town Alabama website: http://www.yourtownalabama.com/
Find out more »2018 Intensive Economic Development Training Course – Auburn University
A two-week course introducing participants to all phases of economic development. The Intensive Economic Development Training Course is an annual two-week course presented by the Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI). The course is divided into two one-week sessions and introduces participants to all phases of economic development. Program leaders and faculty have proven success in economic development practices and techniques. Instructors represent the field’s most effective practitioners from throughout the state and nation. The first week of the Intensive…
Find out more »ACE Annual Community Reunion – July 20, 2018 in Clanton, AL
The 2018 ACE Community Reunion Event will be held at the Alabama Power Conference Center located in Clanton, AL in the Alabama Room. Registration will be required and will be available on the ACE website; Check-in will begin at 9:30 am; the Reunion will begin at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. All ACE Communities and ACE Associates Council Members are invited and encouraged to attend the Reunion! DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FUN! Alabama Power Conference Center Alabama Room 2030 7th…
Find out more »Tinglewood Festival
The Tinglewood Festival - Free - September 8, 2018 Montevallo is often recognized for the carvings of Tim Tingle in Orr Park. Each year thousands of visitors come to the park to enjoy these tree carvings. Over 40 carvings line the walking path along scenic Shoal Creek. It is a perfect venue to host a festival celebrating wood carving and other wood working crafts. This is the genesis for the Tinglewood Festival. The Tinglewood Festival will be a free (no…
Find out more »2018 Intensive Economic Development Training Course – Auburn University
A two-week course introducing participants to all phases of economic development. The Intensive Economic Development Training Course is an annual two-week course presented by the Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI). The course is divided into two one-week sessions and introduces participants to all phases of economic development. Program leaders and faculty have proven success in economic development practices and techniques. Instructors represent the field’s most effective practitioners from throughout the state and nation. The first week of the Intensive…
Find out more »Attracting Retail – EDAA Leadership Institute Course
ATTRACTING RETAIL This program will cover the Economic Development impact of attracting retail businesses to communities. Topics included are: Retail Development – Opportunities and Challenges; Trends in retail development; Planning for Retail Development and Retail Success Strategies. Friday, September 21st 9:30am-3:00pm Central Alabama Electric Cooperative 103 Jesse Samuel Hunt Blvd. Prattville, AL Thursday, October 11th 9:30am-3:00pm Hoover Public Safety Center 2020 Valleydale Road Hoover, AL Wednesday, November 28th 9:30am-3:00pm Center for Advance Sciences, Innovation and Commerce (CASIC) 559 Devall Drive…
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