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The following information is copied from\u00a0http:\/\/www.lonestar.edu\/cdi.htm. If you are interested in supporting your community and local businesses, I encourage you to attend this great program!<\/p>\n

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Improving Communities and Increasing Opportunities<\/h3>\n

Never before has the practice of community development been more important than it is today. As the world grows smaller through the increased use of global communications, communities of all sizes are finding their boundaries are expanding beyond their city limits. CDI Texas provides practical, interactive, and comprehensive training designed to meet the needs of economic and community development professionals working in a fast paced environment. CDI Texas builds the capacity of individuals and communities to effectively and positively impact economic and social development.<\/p>\n

Who Should Attend?<\/h3>\n

Participants include community and economic development practitioners, city, county and state officials and community volunteers, non-profit staff and board members, chamber staff, private industry, municipal districts, and academics will find the Institute a valuable learning tool for the development of individual and community leadership skills. Attendees will expand their ability to identify community assets, set goals, encourage collaboration, and respond to a broad range of economic and quality of life issues.<\/p>\n

Curriculum<\/h3>\n

The complete program consists of three, one-week training sessions. \u00a0In addition to learning from successful practitioners, CDI also offers valuable networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. \u00a0Each CDI site offers the core curriculum courses listed below in addition to other course offerings based on site needs and demographics.<\/p>\n

Year\u00a01\u00a0<\/strong>
\nFocus is on the foundations of community development and includes group simulations providing participants with a better understanding of the challenges and benefits of a community development approach.
\n\u2022 \u00a0Asset-Based Community Development
\n\u2022 \u00a0Community Development Assessments
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Community and Economic Development Practice
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0Community Visioning and Strategic Planning
\n\u2022 \u00a0Team Building<\/p>\n

Year\u00a02<\/strong>
\nEmphasis is placed on the \u201cnuts and bolts\u201d of implementing economic development strategies, including business attraction, expansion and retention, and entrepreneurship. Overview of commercial and industrial development projects and group simulations are learning tools for this course.
\n\u2022\u00a0 Building Entrepreneurial Communities
\n\u2022\u00a0 Business Retention and Expansion
\n\u2022\u00a0 Business Site Selection Process
\n\u2022\u00a0 Community and Economic Development Finance
\n\u2022\u00a0 Understanding Community Economies<\/p>\n

Year\u00a03<\/strong>
\nFocus is on implementing the knowledge gained in previous years plus acquiring skills in leadership, marketing and organizing the community development effort.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Understanding Local Development Organizations
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Marketing Your Community
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Measuring Progress
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Workforce Planning and Development Finance<\/p>\n

CDI Advanced<\/h3>\n

The Advanced Year focuses on the application of community and economic development principles in a real-world setting. This two-day training is designed for individuals who have completed all three years of CDI as well as for non-CDI alumni working in the field who want to stay current with trends and best practices. Completion of Advanced CDI is recognized by the CDC for education requirements, training, work experience and eligibility criteria for re-certification.<\/p>\n

PCED Certification<\/h3>\n

Enhance your career by becoming a Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED). CDI helps prepare you for this nationally-recognized certification offered through the Community Development Council (CDC). Application and eligibility information are available at\u00a0cdcouncil.com<\/a>. Pre-registration for the exam is required 45 days in advance. The PCED is optional and not required for CDI attendance.<\/p>\n

Registration and Attendance<\/h3>\n

The cost to attend CDI Texas is $600. The Advanced course is $350 for CDI alumni and $400 for non-CDI participants. Registration fee covers training, participant materials, and breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks daily. Accommodations and other food costs are the responsibility of the participant. All sessions will be held at the Lone Star Community Building located at 5000 Research Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381.<\/p>\n

Attendance at all sessions is required to earn full credit. If a participant misses more than 10 percent of the course sessions, credit for course completion will not be given. Completion of CDI earns one PCED certification or re-certification point.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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