Economic Development Trainings & Workshops

Business Retention & Expansion Training Course
Date: March 9-10, 2009
Location: Los Angeles, CA (TBA)

This course is given in partnership with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

While attracting a new company to a community gets lots of press attention, an even more important economic development strategy is the retention and expansion of a community’s existing businesses. A strong business retention and expansion program ensures that the needs of local businesses are being not only heard, but addressed. In this course, attendees will learn the “red flags” that may indicate a company is looking to move elsewhere. Attendees will learn how to structure an effective system to respond to business concerns.

Course Highlights:

• Establishing and organizing a BRE program
• Creating effective models for business visitations and surveys
• Tracking feedback and response
• Fostering and strengthening business alliances

To view agenda and to register, click here.