Economic Development Sales Tax Workshops
Economic Development Sales Tax Workshops are designed specifically for EDC Board Members and local elected officials of Type A and Type B Corporations. The workshops include information about economic and community development and recent changes to the Economic Development Sales Tax Law. Workshop attendees will receive Open Meetings Act and Public Information Act certification as a part of this course.
EDST - Waco
Hilton Hotel
August 14, 2020
EDST - Lubbock
Overton Hotel
August 28, 2020
EDST - DFW
Hyatt Place
September 18, 2020
EDST - Tyler
Courtyard Hotel
October 23, 2020
EDST - Houston
Doubletree Hotel
November 13, 2020
EDST - Austin
Marriott Hotel
December 11, 2020
Basic Economic Development Courses
The Texas BEDC is offered two to three times per year. The BEDC will provide the participant with a comprehensive understanding of the keys of successful economic development. For those new to the profession, the BEDC is the first step toward professional certification. The BEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
Basic ED Course - Fall
Embassy Suites
Fort Worth, Texas
October 27-30, 2020
Webinars
The TEDC offers webinars periodically throughout the year. Webinars are a great way to receive knowledge without the burden of travel. Webinar topics cover a wide range of topics related economic development and are priced very affordably. The TEDC's webinar are recorded and can be viewed after the live broadcast.
June 3, 2020
Webinar: Economic and Social Impact of Covid-19 on the Texas Travel and Tourism Industry
June 10, 2020
Webinar: Using SitesOnTexas 3.0: Data Driven Decisions for Your Location Questions
June 16, 2020
National Economic Update from the Federal Reserve Bank
June 17, 2020
Webinar: Public-Private Financing for Infrastructure in Uncertain Times
June 24, 2020
Webinar: Post-Covid19 – How Global Supply Chain Strategies Are Changing
June 30, 2020
Webinar: Tapping Into Hidden Capital for COVID-19 Recovery
Other Workshops
Examples of past workshop topics include: Site Consultants Day, Small Business Financing, Labor Force Analysis, Tax Increment Financing, Business Retention & Expansion, Global Logistics, just to name a few.
Practicing Economic Development: A Workshop for Community Leaders
This half-day workshop is designed for community leaders and board members and can be customized for your specific needs. Carlton Schwab, President/CEO of the TEDC presents this workshop at your desired location. The workshop cover the principals of economic development, why economic development is important and the common traits of successful economic development organizations.
Please contact Carlton Schwab (carlton@texasedc.org) to enquire about hosting a Practicing Economic Development for Community Leaders workshop in your community.