CED: Community Development

Evaluating Economic Opportunities

Description: This workshop helps communities to understand, assess, and target economic development initiatives based on current economic strengths. The course discusses static and dynamic measures of regional economies, potential benefits, and costs of development strategies, and measurement of economic impacts. Participants will understand the interpretation and straightforward application of quantitative development tools.

Target Audience: Community leaders

Length: 2-6 hours, depending on coverage desired

Cost: Facility costs, additional costs based on data requirements

Number of Participants: Minimum 8

Scheduling: As requested

Point of Contact:
Rebekka Dudensing
Assistant Professor and Extension Economist,
Community Economic Development
Email: rmdudensing(at)tamu.edu
Phone: 979-845-1719
Fax: 979-845-2770