MORPC Presents: Regional Economic Development Academy

Description

As the Central Ohio region experiences significant economic and population growth, community leaders and public officials are being called on to play a closer role in shaping their community’s future. MORPC’s new Regional Economic Development Academy is a one-of-a-kind training program designed to enhance your foundational knowledge of economic development tools and programs. Participants will learn from practitioners and specialists through in-person instruction, real-world case studies, and interactive exercises to better understand economic development strategies and how to use the knowledge to support their communities. If you are a public official, school board member, township trustee, planning, and zoning board member, or want to better understand economic development opportunities in Central Ohio, the Academy is for you! Learn. Build Capacity. Network. Central Ohio Focused: Tailor made for Central Ohio communities Knowledge: Learn about economic development tools, incentive programs and strategies to help plan for your communities’ economic well-being Insights: Gain actionable insights — industry trends, best practices and solutions — through case studies, exercises and instruction Networking: Engage and build valuable connections with peers and other professionals in your field