# Introduction to Economic Development Certificate Program

- Dates: August 2026
- Location: University Business Center, Fresno, United States
- Organiser: Fresno State
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector

## About

The Introduction to Economic Development Certificate Program is an intensive four-day course offered annually in October. It is designed for new professionals entering economic development, existing professionals, elected officials, and community leaders seeking to advance their careers and better serve their communities.

## Who attends

An intensive four-day course offered each year in October, this program is for new professionals entering the field of economic development, existing professionals, elected officials, and community leaders who want to advance their career and better serve their community.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://cge.fresnostate.edu/oced/programs/iedcprogram.html)
- [Registration](https://www.bkstr.com/kennelstore/home)

## Topics

- Education & Training

## Sponsors and partners

- California Centers for International Trade Development
- California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
- California Innovation Hubs (iHub)
- Central Valley Business Incubator
- International Center for Water Technology
- Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)

## Where to stay

- **University Inn**: motel, 650 m from the venue, 2655 East Shaw Avenue, Fresno, 93710
  - [Hotel website](https://universityinnfresno.com/)
  - Phone: +1-559-294-0224
- **The Lodge**: 740 m from the venue
- **Hyatt House**: 760 m from the venue
- **University Square Hotel**: 1.2 km from the venue, 4961 N Cedar Ave, Fresno, 93726
- **University Square Hotel 2**: 1.3 km from the venue
- **University Square Hotel 3**: 1.3 km from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clovis-Fresno Area**: 1.8 km from the venue, 650 West Shaw Avenue, Clovis, 93612
  - Phone: +1 559-297-0555
- **TownePlace Suites Fresno Clovis**: 2.0 km from the venue, 580 West Shaw Avenue, Clovis, 93612
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/fattf)
  - Phone: +1 559-251-7800

## What people are saying

- [Advanced Institute for Economic Development - edacademy.org](https://edacademy.org/ace_advinst-archive)
  - The format of the 2025 Advanced Institute will be held in-person at the Fresno State University campus. The Institute offers opportunity for class engagement via breakout activities, discussion, and networking. The Advanced Institute builds
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- [Introduction to Economic Development Certificate Program (Keys Course)](https://caled.org/introduction-economic-development-certificate-program/)
  - Training, ED 101, Econ Dev Training, Basics of Economic Development, Economic Development Training, Certificate Program, Fresno State University, CALED.
  - By caled.org
- [Advanced Institute for Economic Development - CALED](https://caled.org/ace_advinst/)
  - The Advanced Institute is held in-person at the Fresno State University campus. The five-day Institute offers opportunity for class engagement via breakout activities, discussion, and networking. The Advanced Institute builds on the "Introd
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- [Introduction to Economic Development Certificate Program](https://www.csufresno-econdev.org/edcprogram)
  - The Economic Development Certificate Program at Fresno State offers intensive training in the basic principles of economic development. The programs objective is to meet the needs of individuals working in the economic development field as
  - By csufresno-econdev.org

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