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January 12-17, The History of Christian Spirituality: Part I, The Early Period
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Explore this formative period of Christian Life on three levels:
Explore the background, historical context and major personalities of each era;
Read primary sources from each era;
Experiment with the methods of prayer and piety from each era
For more information: 421-362-5610 X 2196
January 21, Smart Growth Alliance Recognition Program
Presented by Robert Harris, Lee Epstein, and Robert Peck
January 21, 12:30 - 1:30pm; National Building Museum, 401 F Street N.W, Washington D.C.
The Smart Growth Speaker Series is free. No registration required.
Contact: Carlton Eley, eley.carlton@epa.gov; 202-566-2841
January 21-24, The International Builders' Show
Description: National Association of Home Builders; Las Vegas, NV
More information: http://www.nahb.org
January 22-25, If You Build It, Will They Come?
Location: Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, Tempe, Arizona
IEDC and International Association of Conference Centers provide attendees with crucial information about financing, security, insurance, new trends in design and construction, facility management, project development and much more!
Visit Website: http://iedconline.org/IfYouBuildIt/index.html
January 22-25, 2003 Leadership Summit
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
This conference is exclusively for economic developers who have reached the pinnacle of their profession; CED, Ec.D, and CEcD certified practitioners network with peers, review accomplishments, and learn best practices from each other and noted professionals in the field of economic development.
Visit: http://iedconline.org/LeadershipSummit/index.html
January 23-24,Housing and Community Development: How to Discuss your Deal and Present your Loan Package
This is a great opportunity to learn what you need to do to get your deal funded for all types of projects. For more information contact Claudia Wilson Randall.
January 26-28, Council for Affordable and Rural Housing
Description: Mid-Year Meeting, New Orleans, LA
More Information: http://www.carh.org
January 26-28, 2003 NAID Winter Conference
Location: Tempe, Arizona
Join NAID in the warmth of Arizona, as it gives you access to the experts and resources to support your installation and community.
Registration: http://www.naid.org/naid_tempe.PDF
January 26-31, Arizona Economic Development Course
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Contact: Lay Gibson, (580) 621-7899, ljgibson@Ag.arizona.edu
Web site: ag.arizona.edu/OALS/oals.html
Jan 27-28, Managing Economic Development Organizations
Location: Tempe, AZ, Sponsored by International Economic Development Council
A two-day course covering ways of forming an economic development organization,
recruiting leaders and staffing the organization.
Website: http://www.iedconline.org/prodev_Managing.html
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February 4, Kansas Chamber of Commerce and IndustryLegislative Caucus
Location: Topeka, KS
For more information: John Fowler, President and CEO, (785) 357-6321
Feb 6-7, Community Investment - The New Political Landscape
Description: National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders' 2003 Washington, D.C. Meeting; Capital Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Contact: naahl@naahl.org, (202) 293-9855
February 11-12, IEDC Professional Development Series:
Real Estate Development and Reuse
Location: Baltimore, MD
This comprehensive two-day course covers trends in development, regulatory strategies, financing development, initiating redevelopment and the overall development process.
For more information:
Call La-Shawn Richardson (202) 223-7800 to check on availability.
February 12-15 ~ Atlanta, GREENPRINTS: Sustainable Communities by Design
Greenprints fosters the Southface mission to promote sustainable homes,
workplaces and communities. The 2003 conference will include more than 25 sessions led by
practitioners and visionaries committed to changing the way we think about
architecture, energy and transportation in the 21st century.
Visit www.greenprints.org
or call (404) 872-3549 for more information.
February 14, Brownfield Certificate Course
Location: University of Delaware, Newark, DE
For further information:
Mrs. Raheemah Jabbar-Bey, Phone: 302-831-6780; Fax: 302-831-0701
February 17-18, Community Economic Development Principles, Practices, and Strategies
Location: Atlanta Training Institute, Atlanta, GA
Look at the theoretical base and practical applications of community economic development and learn to define it; understand the goals, guiding principles, and measures of success; examine costs versus benefits of projects . . .
For more information: www.nw.org
February 19-20, IEDC Professional Development Series:Economic Development Marketing & Attraction
Location: Atlanta, GA
Presented as an interactive course, attendees will see first hand what other communities are doing to focus marketing efforts that attract and maintain valuable industries.
For more information:
Martha Schoonmaker (404) 894-0332 to check on availability
February 19-21, Lift Up Your Voice! Community Based Organizations Shaping the Future of American Rural Policy
Location: Atlanta, GA
Rural Practitioners and policymakers to work shoulder to shoulder and discuss the current state of national rural policy and how we, as a group, can shape that policy in the future.
For more information:
Mark Sadler (202) 220-2433, Email: msadler@nw.org
David Dangler (617) 450-0410; Website: www.nw.org
Feb 20, Seizing The Opportunity: An Area On the Verge of Promise
Location: Bristol, Virginia
Registration: Tracy Willis Tracy.Willis@rich.frb.org
Program information: Michele Marshall (804) 697-8778
Feb 20 - March 3, Community Development Study Tour of South Africa
Community Development Study Tour of South Africa," offered by Global Linkages to provide American practitioners in housing, economic development, human and youth services an opportunity to better understand this country's vast community development efforts. Site visits will include Johannesburg, Cape Town and their surrounding areas.
For more information: 973-672-9200; lkjglobalink@aol.com.
February 24-25, IEDC Professional Development Series:Economic Development Planning
Location: Columbus, OH
For more information: La-Shawn Richardson (202) 223-7800 to check on availability.
February 24-26, Econimic Impact Analysis Conference - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
This training session will provide an overview of economic impact analysis and provide case studies. Specific topics addressed will include economic analysis versus fiscal impact analysis; what is the multiplier; using impact analysis in Extension programming; measuring economic impacts of the health care sector; IMPLAN - a tool for analysis; and using IMPLAN for target industry analysis.
Registration Information: Phone: (662) 325-3207 Fax: (662) 325-8915
For more information, contact Bonnie Teater at the SRDC.
February 25, Ways to Pay - But At What Price?" - Boston, MA
A symposium for consumer professionals to be held at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Speakers include banking, retail, Internet, and government experts who will share their perspectives on The Debit vs Credit Controversy; Check Truncation: New Check Processing Systems; and Innovative & Future Payment Systems.
For registration and other information: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston.
February 25-26, Ohio River Valley Farm Marketing Conference
Location: Clarksville, Indiana
The first Ohio River Valley Farm Marketing Conference will offer presentations, workshops and discussions on agricultural marketing. Several agencies and organizations from Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio are sponsoring the affordable educational conference, which is intended for Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio growers, agricultural entrepreneurs and educators, and others with a stake in agriculture. The $15 registration fee includes three meals. After Feb. 14, the fee will be $20.
For registration questions, call (812) 689-6456. For conference questions, call (812) 339-8987 or visit Southern Indiana Rural Development Project, Inc. (SIRDP).
February 26-27, Ohio Economic Development Course
Location: Columbus, Ohio
For more information: Deb Burley-BiroPhone: (419) 798-4572, debbiro@yahoo.com
Web sites: odanet.com
February 26 - March 1, The 23rd Assembly of The Episcopal Urban Caucus
Location: Hotel Allegro, Chicago, IL
For more information: 860-437-8890; www.episcopalurbancaucus.org
February 27, Community Land Trusts: A Tool for Neighborhood Revitalization
Location: Evansville, Indiana; Contact: (502) 568-9216
Feb 28 - March 4, National Association of County Officials Legislative Conference
Location: Washington, DC
More information: http://www.naco.org
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March 1, Computer Class for Seniors (Learn how to access the Web and use e-mail)
Location: Chisholm Trail, Junior High School,
16700 W. 159th Street, Olathe, Kansas
For more information:
The last class offering filled early, so register now by calling 913-764-6300
March 2-5, Strengthening and Building Partnerships for Workforce Development Conference
Location: Orlando Marriott Airport - Orlando, FL
The purpose of the Strengthening and Building Partnerships for Workforce Development Conference is to bring together partners, both public and private, in a venue for sharing best practice models of workforce development collaborations.
For more information: Southern Rural Development Center
Phone: (662) 325-3207, Fax: (662) 325-8915
bonniet@srdc.msstate.edu, http://srdc.msstate.edu
March 3-4, IEDC Professional Development Series:Economic Development Finance II
Location: Washington, DC
For more information:
La-Shawn Richardson (202) 223-7800 to check on availability
March 3-5, The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance
Location: Washington, DC
Managing Management Teams; Accessing Government Funding; Demonstrating CDVC's Social Impact;
Going Global - International CDVC
For additional Information: www.cdvca.org, 212-594-6747 Ext 10
March 5-7, 2003 Economic Development Summit
* Network with hundreds of fellow economic development professionals
* Have an opportunity to meet with your Representative, talk to your Senator, and visit key federal offices and regulatory agencies . . .
For more information: www.iedconline.org
March 6, Downtown Revitalization Manual Training
During this session, Downtown Ohio Inc./Heritage Ohio will review the new Downtown Revitalization Manual, which was developed for the State of Ohio.
Contact: Kevin Kuchenbecker, (614) 258-6200
March 6-7, Faith-Based Organizations and the Social Welfare System
Location: Bethesda, Maryland
The Independent Sector's 2003 spring research forum will focus on the role faith-based organizations play in the social welfare system. More than 300 researchers, nonprofit and religious leaders, foundation representatives and government officials are expected to attend. The Roundtable on Religion and Social Welfare Policy and the Rockefeller Institute of Government are helping with the event.
Contact Jocabel Michel at (202) 467-6100.
March 10-12, Annual Conference sponsored by Faith Partnerships, Inc.
Contact phone number: 919-834-8335.
March 11-14, The 2003 Congress on Urban Ministry
The Witness of the Church Amidst Poverty and Plenty
Location: The Palmer House Hilton Chicago, IL
For more information: visit the conference website
March 13-14, WRI's Sixth Annual Sustainable Enterprise Summit
World Resources Institute
Location: Washington, D.C.
This conference focuses on actions that support new "green" markets and help train business leaders to manage for sustainability. Case presentations by leading corporations will feature innovative approaches that companies are using to identify and evaluate opportunities for entering new, sustainable markets.
More Info: Phone: 202-729-7600; Fax: 202-729-7610;
E-mail: front@wri.org;
Visit our website
March 17-21, National Development Council's Economic Development Finance Professional Certification Program - ED 101: Economic Development Finance
Location: Hilton Columbus -- Columbus
ED 101, the first course in the EDFP Certification Program, explores the financial skills required for the successful practice of economic development within the context of an overall economic development finance system.
Contact: Mary Dupler, (614) 466-2285
March 17-19, The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials
Legislative Conference
Location: Washington, DC
More info: http://www.nahro.org
March 19-21, 4th Annual Ready, Work, Grow Conference
Location: Baltimore, MD
30 workshops loaded with practical tools on job placement, retention, funding, serving ex-offenders and other special populations and more
For more information: 410-772-2760, www.enterprisefoundation.org
March 20, Downtown Redevelopment
Developers in Louisville are resolving two issues-what to do with vacant, deteriorating buildings and how to entice residents to move downtown-by rehabbing historic buildings as loft apartments. Sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the meeting will cover topics such as incentives for developers to tackle these projects, why lenders are willing to invest in them, and difficulties developers might face once the project is started.
For information, call (502) 568-9216.
March 20-21, Microenterprise Tools & Techniques Training Seminars
March 20 & 21, 2003 - Concord, NH;
June 19 & 20, 2003 - Providence, RI;
September 18 & 19, 2003 - Boston, MA
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston will host several two-day training seminar for microenterprise lenders and technical assistance providers. This program was developed by MicroNet (Maine's association of microenterprise lenders) and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to help build the organizational, lending, and technical assistance capacity of microenterprise practitioners and organizations throughout New England.
For registration and other information: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
March 23-28, University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
For more information:
Visit the EDI Web site or e-mail them directly at edi@ou.edu.
March 24-26, Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio Annual Conference
Location: Adams Mark -- Columbus
COHHIO's Annual Conference - "Housing Ohio 2003."
Contact: Susan Francis, (614) 280-1984
March 27-28, Sustainable Community Development: What Works, What Doesn't and Why
Location: Washington, D.C.
Contact: Alicia Williams, FRB Chicago (312) 322-8232
March 28, Separation of Church and States: An Examination of State Constitutional Limits on
Government Funding for Religious Institutions.
Hosted by the Pew Forum and the First Amendment Law Review at the University of North Caroline.
The day-long conference will consider the history and constitutionality of Blaine amendments, as well as related litigation, legislative
activity, policy and politics. The conference will be held at the University of North Carolina school of Law and is free and
open to the public. To view the conference brochure, visit
http://pewforum.org/events/index.php?eventID=45. To register,
email symposium@unc.edu or call 919-843-6683.
March 29 - April 2, American Planning Association's National Planning Conference
Location: Denver, Colorado; Contact email: Confregistration@planning.org
March 30, Ohio Civil Rights Commission Fair Housing Conference
Location: Radisson Airport -- Columbus
Ohio Civil Rights Commission's Annual Fair Housing Conference.
Contact: Ronnell Tomlinson, (614) 466-2785
March 30 - April 3, Economic Development Course at Georgia Institute of Technology
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
For more information: Martha Schoonmaker, (404) 894-0332, martha.schoonmaker@edi.gatech.edu
March 31 - April 5, Affordable Comfort Annual Conference
Location: Kansas City, MO; Contact: Janice@affordablecomfort.org
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April 1-4, IEDC Professional Development Series:
Introduction to Economic Development
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
This four-day course will cover the "nuts and bolts" of economic development as well as provide real-world examples of principles and practices of economic development in action. Topics include an overview discussion on economic development, strategic planning . . .
For more information: Phone: (202) 223-7800; Fax: (202) 223-4745
April 6-1, Heartland Economic Development Course
Location: Excelsior Springs, Missouri
For more information: LaDene H. Bowen, CEcD, (319) 273-2969, ladene.bowen@uni.edu
Web site: www.bcs.uni.edu/heartland
April 6-8, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
Spring Conference
Location: Washington, DC; Website: http://www.aahsa.org
April 7, Faith-Based Community Development Certificate Course
Location: University of Delaware, Newark, DE
For further information: Mrs. Raheemah Jabbar-Bey, Phone: 302-831-6780
April 9-12, PRIDE 2003 - Pittsburgh, PA
PRIDE2003 will not be a quiet place! Expect to laugh and learn with music, dance and high-energy drama. More than 100 workshops, five general sessions, an awards gala, and a special night of fun...it all adds up to learning, laughing and good kids being great!
Idea Sharing. Meet others like you who want to change the world. Hang out, compare notes and get fresh ideas.
Excellent Exhibits. Countless agencies, businesses and organizations will be exhibiting their drug and violence prevention programs and products.
For more information: 800-668-9277; Website: www.prideyouthprograms.org
April 13-15, National Association of Development Organizations
Washington Policy Conference
Location: Washington, DC; Website: http://www.nado.org
April 22-26, Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute
Location: Chicago, IL - Palmer House Hilton
Join hundreds of other community development professionals at the Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute.
The Institute is a great learning and networking opportunity and features a number of courses in Community
Economic Development, such as "Improve Your Community Lending Business Using CDFI's Resources" and
"The New Markets Tax Credit: Can it work for Your Community?" Courses are taught by seasoned practitioners,
leaders and consultants with hands-on experience working in communities. View more information about the
Institute at http://www.nw.org/network/training/tuitregis/chicago2003/chicago2003Overview.html or
download a registration form at http://www.nw.org/network/training/tuitregis/chicago2003/pdf/chicagoNonNetworkRegForm.pdf.
Register by April 8! For more information: (800) 438-554 or (202) 220-2454, www.nw.org/training or nrti@nw.org
April 23, Springboard Mid-West 2003 Venture Forum
Location: Chicago's Northwestern University Campus
Springboard Enterprises Venture Capital Forum is a nationally recognized investor forum designed to accelerate investment opportunities for women led firms and facilitate new deal flow to investors. This year 20-25 women entrepreneurs will be selected to represent their businesses to some of the most influential venture capital and private investors in the region.
For more information: Linda Darragh (312) 853-3477 Ext 22
Email: ldarragh@wbdc.org; Website: www.springboardenterprises.org
April 24-25, How to Create Successful Markets Part one: Starting Markets in Your Neighborhood
Location: Mid and Lower Manhattan, NYC - New York, NY
Learn how to start a market in your neighborhood or town. Explore the market planning process including goal setting, concept development, economic feasibility, management, site selection and design. Look at case studies and present your own project for discussion and evaluation. Class participants have included mayors, community development officials, neighborhood organizers and market sponsors.
For more information: Contact Kumar Vasanthakumar at kumar@pps.org or call him at (212) 620-5660.
April 24-26, The Book and The Cross - A Symposium on Black Church and Black College Community Development Corporations
Where: Jackson State University, Jackson, Mississippi
Build community among black church and black college CDCs, CDC practitioners, policymakers, and academics
Identify paradigms that will benefit black church and black college CDCs and the future development of CDCs in general
Learn the most recent research findings
Link research with practice, and
Help create models that will benefit the CDC movement
Contact: Sigmund C. Shipp, sshipp@hunter.cuny.edu, 212-772-5591
Jeffrey S. Lowe, jeffrey.s.lowe@jsums.edu, 601-432-6854
April 24-25, Place Making Conference: How to Turn a Place Around Project for Public Spaces
Location: 153, Waverly Place, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10014
Contact: 212-620-5660 or www.pps.org
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May 1-4, National Women and Housing Conference
Location: Oakland, CA
For more information: 301-588-8110; Website: www.mcauley.org
May 7-8, IEDC Professional Development Series:Managing Economic Development Organizations
Location: Atlanta, GA
For more information: Martha Schoonmaker (404) 894-0332 to check on availability
May 11-13, Building Profitable Commercial Relationships
Location: Hyatt Regency, Dallas, TX
Learn to turn insight into relationships, and relationships into profits through conversations with the industry leaders.
Gain the wisdom of experts on your most critical challenge profitability...
For more information: www.aba.com
May 13-14, Bridging the Digital Divide
Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development, Location: Penn State Campus - University Park, PA
The workshop will focus on programs being used by the Extension System that help community leaders and residents move into the Information Age. This will be accomplished through a combination of in-depth hands-on introductions to proven curricula and discussions on implementation strategies. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their IT programming activities.
For more information: Co-chairs William Shuffstall (shuffy@psu.edu),
Fred Schmidt (fschmidt@zoo.uvm.edu), Stephan Goetz (nercrd@psu.edu) or 814-863-4656.
May 14-17, Skill-Building for Stronger Communities
Location: 16965 NW 45 Hwy, Parkville MO 64152; 816-891-1078(office)
This program designed for graduates of Helping Small Town Succeed and other experienced community development practitioners, provides in-depth opportunities for learning in topics of current, emerging interest . . .
May 15, Creating Business Value Through Strategic Environmental Management
National Association for Environmental Management; Location: New York, N.Y.
This one-day course teaches participants how to create business value by integrating environmental management programs into all aspects of their business. Through team exercises and case studies, attendees learn how to:
· Develop a more effective environmental management program
· Realize cost savings
· Reduce risk, liability, and exposure and
· Meet strict mandates with limited resources
Contact Info: Phone: 202-986-6616; Fax: 202-530-4408;
E-mail: programs@naem.org
Website
May 15-16, IEDC Professional Development Series:Business Retention and Expansion
Location: Dallas, TX
For more information:
La-Shawn Richardson at (202) 223-7800 to check on availability.
May 16 - 19, AEO 13th Annual Conference & Membership Meeting
Location: Denver Marriott City Center, Denver, CO
The AEO Conference is the premiere microenterpise training event for every microenterpise professional.
For additional information: 800-228-9290 or 301-297-1300
website: www.microenterpriseworks.org
May 18 - 19, Strengthening the Rural-Urban Connection
Location: 16965 NW 45 Hwy, Parkville MO 64152; 816-891-1078(office)
This program is the result of a multi-year effort on the part of the Heartland Center to bridge the gap between rural and urban community development practitioners. By providing opportunities to identify differences and similarities, participants will focus on techniques and project ideas that can be used in back home situations.
May 19, Dialogue on Diversity
Location: The National Press Club, Washington, DC
Dialogue on Diversity, a non-profit educational organization, designs its programs to advance the creative interchange of experience and ideas among women of diverse ethnic traditions as they encounter numerous common concerns, obstacles and opportunities. These programs have consistently laid emphasis on economic viability, typically to be achieved through skilled and resourceful entrepreneurship with the employment of contemporary information technology as a major tool.
For more information: 703-631-0650 (P)
May 19, The Tenth Annual Salute to the Entrepreneurial Spirit
Location: New York Marriott Marquis, New York
For more information: 212-218-4080
May 19-30, Christian Economic Development Institute
Location: Covenant College, Lookout Mountain, GA
MORE INFORMATION: www.chalmers.org, CEDI@covenant.edu, or call 706.419.18
May 20, Advanced Micro Lending: UCC Regulations and Collection Law
The OHIO CDC Association - 2003 Community Economic Development Workshop
Location: Columbus, Ohio
For more information: Craig Spadafore,
614/461-6392 or cspadafore@ohiocdc.org
Website: www.ohiocdc.org
May 22-24, The Rural and Small Cities Conference
Location: Chestnut Ridge, NC
This conference is specifically tailored for ministries serving rural populations as well as those in cities with populations under 250,000.
For more information: Cheryl Cornelius at ccdacdc@aol.com,
website at www.ccda.org
May 23-25, EASY-ECO 2nd European Conference on Evaluation of Sustainability
Location: Vienna, Austria
The Conference Series consists of a European Workshop EASY-ECO 1, May 23 - May 25, 2002, Vienna, and a European Conference EASY-ECO 2, taking place in May 2003 in Vienna. The conference language is English.
For Information contact: Research Focus "Managing Sustainability"
Tel.: +43/1/31336-4698, Fax.: +43/1/31336-904698
May 28-31, National Association of County Officials
Western Interstate Region Conference
Location: Reno-Sparks, Nevada; Website: http://www.naco.org
May 29-31, Council of Leadership Foundations
Location: Memphis, TN
For more information:Mary Geruschat,
412-281-3752 Ext 243, Email: Mgeruschat@plf.org
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June 2-3, IEDC Professional Development Series:Economic Development Marketing
Location: Montreal, Canada
Economic Development Marketing & Attraction offers a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques required to successfully market your community. Hear from consultants, site selectors and marketing experts on how to develop a marketing campaign designed specifically for your community. Presented as an interactive course, attendees will see first hand what other communities are doing to focus marketing efforts that attract and maintain valuable industries.
For more information: La-Shawn Richardson at (202) 223-7800 to check on availability
June 2-5, 2003 I&R Training & Education Conference
Location: Cleveland, Ohio; - "The Beat Goes On: The Rhythm of I&R"
The registration brochure will be mailed March, 2003. If you have any questions, contact Charlene Hipes at 503/257-3537 or charlenehipes@airs.org www.airs.org
June 3-4, Community Economic Development Training
Event Description: Funding and Financing Resources for Community Economic Development
Contact: Craig Spadafore, 614-461-6392
June 4-6, International Economic Development Congress (Montreal, Canada)
Concurrent sessions will present expert knowledge on a variety of topics including:
* Financing Global Development;
* Visitor Attraction;
* Workforce in the International Workplace;
* Attracting International Investment to your community;
* The International Site Selection Process
contact Pam Goodell at (202) 942-9488 or pgoodell@iedconline.org.
June 5-6, Call for Papers Monetary Policy and the Money Market
Location: New York City, NY
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the European Central Bank are organizing and cosponsoring a workshop on "Monetary Policy and the Money Market," to be held at the New York Fed, June 5-6, 2003. Submissions are welcome.
June 6, Reality Check III: New Markets, New Opportunities
Presented by New School University and NCCED, sponsored by FannieMae Foundation
Learn about Community Development Finance and Network with Users and Suppliers of Capital
For mor information, please contact Nicolle Boujaber-Diederichs at (212) 229 5311 ext. 1406
or at boujaben@newschool.edu
June 7-11, The First International Heritage Development Conference
Alliance of National Heritage Areas, National Park Service, US/ICOMOS, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Location: The Westin Convention Center - Pittsburgh, PA
Join your colleagues from across the nation and around the world to see a whole new side of heritage development: Strategies for establishing local, regional, national and international partnerships in heritage development * Inspiration from dynamic speakers, including David McCullough, expert panels, and exciting field sessions * Discover how to leap boundaries to achieve your vision * Energy from the exchange of ideas and success stories with your peers.
Contact: Phone: 412.464.4020; Fax: 412-464-4417; Email: info@riversofsteel.com
June 8-10, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Summer Meeting
Location: Washington, DC
For more information: Contact: Suzanne Clegg, (703) 558-0654, http://www.manufacturedhousing.org
June 8-13, Michigan Economic Development Course at Western Michigan University
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
For more information: Pat Guenther, Phone: (616) 387.2714
E-mail: patricia.guenther@wmich.edu
June 9-11, The Public Housing Authorities Directors Association (PHADA)
Annual Convention
Location: Las Vegas, NV; Riviera Hotel and Casino
For more information: http://www.phada.org
June 9-11, CALL TO RENEWAL PENTECOST 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Meet your members of Congress to discuss local poverty concerns
Attend briefings and updates on poverty-related legislation
Worship and fellowship led by clergy and faith based activists
Network with people involved in the anti-poverty movement
For more information: www.calltorenewal.com,
Brad Martell at bmartell@calltorenewal.com, 202-328-8745 or 800-523-2773
June 9-12, Summer Leadership Conference
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
For more information: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary,
412-362-5610 x 2196, coned@pts.edu
June 10-14, The Basics & Beyond: Linking Technology to Traditional Industries
43rd ACCRA Annual Conference; Detroit Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Detroit, Michigan
For more information, contact Sean McNamara at (703) 522-4980
June 11-13, National Leased Housing Association (NLHA)
Location: Washington, DC, Loews L'enfant Plaza
For more information: (202) 785-8888, http://www.nlha.org
June 11-13, Africa Economic Summit 2003 - "Harnessing the Power of Partnership"
The World Economic Forum has a proud history of engagement on the African continent. As the leading international foundation at the crossroads between business, government and civil society, it convenes leaders from the region and around the world to identify and debate the economic and social challenges of the day, proposes practical solutions and catalyses dynamic multistakeholder communities to impact on this agenda.
Contact Information: For information on the summit and participation, please contact africasummit@weforum.org
June 12, Managing Changing Resources
Location: Italian Community Center, Milwaukee
1. Changing Development Resources
2. Regional Revitalization in Southeastern Wisconsin
3. Developing Central City Marketplaces
4. Milwaukee City Wide Planning
5. Developing New Revenue Sources for Nonprofits
For more information: 414-225-0550
June 14-17, National Association of Mortgage Brokers Annual Convention and Exposition
Location: Baltimore, MD; For more information: http://www.namb.org
June 15, Containing Conflict:
Conflict Management Tools and Techniques for Nonprofit Leaders
LOCATION:
Johns Hopkins University Washington Center
1625 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036
This workshop will teach nonprofit leaders how to identify the
signs of conflict within their organizations before it becomes
destructive, and intervene appropriately to help people find
creative solutions to their differences. For more info:
http://www.mediate-facilitate.com/
June 15-18, Racial Justice Leadership Institute (New York)
The Racial Justice Leadership Institute is a seminar for activists and scholars who wish to expand their skills influencing public debate and policy on issues related to structural racism and racial equity. The Institute will involve a dynamic group of people who will engage in critical analysis of current race issues and assess strategic opportunities to advance racial justice.
For more information:
212-431-3276 (P), Email: kfield@arc.org
June 16-19, New Partnerships for Ending Homelessness: Housing, Services & Employment
This conference will combine the National Alliance to End Homelessness' Tenth Annual Conference, the Fifth National HIV/AIDS Housing Conference convened by AIDS Housing of Washington and the First National Conference on Supportive Housing convened by the Corporation for Supportive Housing.
Contact: conference@naeh.org
June 16-20, Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute
Location: Hyatt Regency, New Orleans
Join other community development professionals at the Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute for learning and networking opportunities. One- and two-day training courses will be offered on affordable housing, community building and organizing, community economic development, construction and production management, home ownership and community lending, management and leadership, and neighborhood revitalization.
Download a registration form
For more information: 800-438-5547 or 202-220-2454, or visit www.nw.org/training.
June 18, National Housing Conference (NHC)
Annual Housing Person of the Year Award Dinner:
Honoring Susan Molinari and Richard Ravitch, Millenial Housing Commission Co-Chairs
Location: Washington, DC, Washington Hilton Hotel
For more information: Contact: Thea Beckering, (202) 466-2121, x221, http://www.nhc.org
June 16-27, Harvard Summer Leadership Institute
The Harvard Divinity School will convene the sixth session of the annual Summer
Leadership Institute (SLI) from June 16-27, 2003, on the Harvard University
campus in Cambridge, MA. The SLI is a cutting edge training
program for clergy and lay leaders from across the country involved in
faith-based community and economic development who have demonstrated productivity
and leadership in their organizations,
places of worship, and communities. Individuals with titles of pastor,
minister, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, program
director, program coordinator, and board member would be strong candidates.
Please visit their website for admission qualifications and application
procedures at www.hds.harvard.edu/irpl/sli or call (617) 384-9857.
June 18, Measuring What Matters:
How Do Organizations Demonstrate the Difference They Are Making in Communities?
Location: Hyatt Regency, New Orleans
Representative from the field will consider how to evaluate success in community development. Measuring What matters participants will debate the tough questions and review the gamut of evaluations options, building on lesson from the perspectives of funders and investors, and relevant research.
For more information: 202-220-2454 or 800-438-5547 or visit
website
June 18-19, 17th Annual Community Economic Development Conference
Location: The Radisson Hotel, Downtown Indianapolis
For more information: Indiana Association for Community Economic Development, Phone 317-423-1070, Fax 317-423-1075,
E-mail: iaced@iaced.org
June 19-21, Leadership in a Changing World: Dynamic Approaches for Economic Development
Business Retention and Expansion International Location: Bismarck, ND
Call for Presenters due November 1, 2002. To propose a session, email the following to Kathleen Tweeten at ktweeten@ndsuext.nodak.edu by November 1, 2002 Business Retention and Expansion International is now seeking session proposals for their 10th Annual Conference. Share your successful case studies , special projects, research or new ways of dealing with BR&E.
For more information: Connie Wagner, Tel: (800) 677-9930 (access code 00)
Fax: (701) 258-2296, E-mail: brei@brei.org
June 20-23,Community Development Society 2003
Location: Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, USA
The conference features over 150 workshops, seminars, project and research presentations, poster sessions, plenary addresses, community tours and networking opportunities. Topics covered include economic development; community planning; developing leadership and citizen participation; sustainable development; environmental resource management; community health services; housing; rural development and agriculture; and community conflict resolution.
For more information and registration, please visit: http://www.cds2003.org
June 23-25, International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (IAHSA)
International Conference & Exposition
Location: Sydney, Australia. For more information: http://www.iahsa.net/
June 23-26, National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC)
29th Annual Convention & Trade Show
Location: New Orleans, LA
For more information: (202) 789-1754, http://www.naihc.com
June 23-27, National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)
Housing Credit Conference & Marketplace
Location: San Diego, CA, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
For more information: (202) 624-7710, http://www.ncsha.org/conference.cfm/174
June 26-27, Economic development: From Education to Employment "Revitalizing the Individual, the Family & the Community"
3rd Bi-Annual Guilford County Community Faith Summit
Location: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1301 Alamance Church Road, Greensboro, NC 27406
Phone: 336-691-5780 Fax: 336-691-5780 email: wrlp@ earthlink.net
June 29 - July 1, 2003 Florida Economic Development Workshop
FEDC's quality economic development educational programs offer participants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the ever changing state economic development programs and the status and content of the latest professional research. Attending educational programs such as the Florida Economic Development Workshop and the FEDC Annual Conference, affords the participants the opportunity to develop networking relationships, while enhancing their professionalism.
Contact Us: tel: 850 201 FEDC fax: 850o201o3330 e-mail: info@fedc.net
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July 3, New Economy, New Rules Videoconference
Presented by Barnes & Thornburg Business & Technology Group. In order to better understand the rapidly changing rules in the New Economy, INITA (the Indiana Information Technology Association) and the BTech Group of Barnes & Thornburg are proud to present a series of timely briefings from key speakers on the first Friday of every month.
For more information: Melissa Riggle: Administrative Assistant, Economic Development
Phone: 765.751.9116, Email: mriggle@muncie.com
July 9-10, IEDC Professional Development Series:Economic Development Planning
Location: Atlanta, GA
This two-day course is packed with the essentials for designing a proper strategic plan, including establishing a mission statement, setting goals and formulating strategies. Additionally, the concept of SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity & Threat) analysis is taught to provide attendees the tools they need to successfully assess the local economic base. ...
For more Information: Martha Schoonmaker (404) 894-0332 to check on availability.
July 11-15, National Association of Counties 2003 Annual Conference
Location: Milwaukee, WI
For more information: Patrick Cokley, (202) 942-4293
July 16-19, Conference for CDCs and Community and Faith-Based Organizations.
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Orlando, FL
For more infomation: Rosa Brown, Conference Coordinator, 850-575-2522(phone).
July 19-23, Community as Place
Location: Ithaca, New York
The Community Development Society, in association with the International Association for Community Development, invites you to join community development practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and citizen leaders from around the world. The theme of the conference is Community as Place. ..
For more information: Joan Lewis, Phone: 607-255-2118, Fax: 607-255-0788,
Email: jl154@cornell.edu
July 20-23, APPA Economic Development and Utility Marketing Workshop
Location: San Francisco, CA
The APPA's 2003 Economic Development & Utility Marketing Workshop will demonstrate how to support economic development through marketing, and how to use marketing as an economic development tool.
Contact Heidi Lambert at 202/467-2976
July 21-25, The University of Minnesota Economic Development Course
For more information: Stephen Marder, Coordinator: Sheila Amundsen,
Phone: (218) 726-7298, E-mail: smarder@umdced.com, Web site: www.umdced.com
July 23-24, Creating Economic Opportunity
Traditional and commercial districts demand innovative approaches to attain and retain economic success in today's highly competitive marketplace. Begin to develop long-term solutions towards recruiting new businesses and how to expand the existing.
For more information about the Downtown Revitalization Institute, contact us at:
(609) 633-9769 or by emailing msnj@dca.state.nj.us.
July 24-27, The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
Summer Conference
Location: Tampa, FL
For more information: http://www.nahro.org
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August 6-9, "Transforming The City" Urban Conference
Presented by Urban Ministirial Alliance, Beulah Heights Bible College & Mission America
Location: Beulah Heights Bible College, 892 Berne St, Atlanta, George
Contact: 678-468-7679 or 404-627-2681
August 7-10, CCDA Youth Conference
Location: Columbus, Ohio.
Want to give your youth exposure to Christian community development, teach them about serving and give them a cross-cultural experience? This is a must for all who want to develop youth leadership within their ministries.
For more information: Cheryl Cornelius at ccdacdc@aol.com. website at www.ccda.org
August 10 - 12, Carolinas Council for Affordable Housing (CCAH)
2003 Annual Meeting
Location: Asheville, NC
For more information: Nancy Cross, (919) 774-3309, http://www.carh.org
August 20, Taking the Plunge: Introduction to Micro Lending
The OHIO CDC Association - 2003 Community Economic Development Workshop
Location: Columbus, Ohio
For more information: Craig Spadafore, 614/461-6392 or cspadafore@ohiocdc.org
Website: www.ohiocdc.org
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September 11-12, IEDC Professional Development Series:
Entrepreneurial & Small Business Strategies
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies is a two-day course that educates practitioners about the unique needs of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Topics also include financing programs, how to stimulate small businesses growth and strategies for making small businesses more attractive to private sector lenders and investors.
For more information: La-Shawn Richardson (202) 223-7800 to check on availability.
September 12-14, National Association of Development Organizations
NADO Annual Training Conference
Location: Niagara Falls, Canada
For more information: Vicki Glass, Executive Director, 624-7806, vglass@nado.org
September 15-17, COSCDA | Annual Training Conference
Location:Monterey, California
Contact:Dianne Taylor, dtaylor@coscda.org, 202-293-5820, http://coscda.org
September 17-19, Ohio CDC Association's 19th Annual Conference
For more information on OCDCA's Training Program, please contact Craig Spadafore, Director of Training, at 614-461-6392 or via e-mail at cspadafore@ohiocdc.org.
September 19-22, COSCDA | Annual Training Conference
Location:Little Rock, Arkansas
Contact:Dianne Taylor, dtaylor@coscda.org, 202-293-5820, http://coscda.org
September 21-23, FEDC 2003 Annual Conference
FEDC's quality economic development educational programs offer participants the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the ever changing state economic development programs and the status and content of the latest professional research. Attending educational programs such as the Florida Economic Development Workshop and the FEDC Annual Conference...
For more information: tel: 850 201 FEDC fax: 850 201 3330, e-mail: info@fedc.net
September 25, GALA 2003 - Strengthening America's Future
Location: Hyatt Regency, Washington, DC
For more information: Edward R. Kealy - ekealy@cef.org,
202-383-0083, Website: wwww.cef.org
September 28-30, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI)
Annual Meeting
Location: Aventura, FL
For more information: Suzanne Clegg, (703) 558-0654, http://www.manufacturedhousing.org
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October 8-11, NCCED 33rd Annual Conference - - Investing In Communities
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, Michigan
Program Information will be available in June
Contact: Samantha Gibson, Phone: (202) 289-9020, conferences@ncced.org
October 14-16, Cleveland Advanced Productivity Exposition
Event Location: International Exposition (I-X) Center , Cleveland, Ohio
Contact Phone (800) 733 -3976
October 16-17, National Leased Housing Association (NLHA)
Fall Seminar
Location: Washington, DC, Washington Marriott Hotel
For more information: (202) 785-8888, http://www.nlha.org
October 19-22, The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO)
National Conference
For more information: Dallas, TX; http://www.nahro.org
October 19-22, Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
Location: San Francisco, CA
For more information: http://www.naag.org
October 22-23, Community Economic Development Training
Contact: Craig Spadafore, 614-461-6392
October 23-24, Place Making Conference: How to Turn a Place Around Project for Public Spaces
Location: 153, Waverly Place, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10014
Contact: 212-620-5660 or www.pps.org
October 25-28, National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)
Annual Conference and Trade Show
Location: Seattle, WA; Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers
For more information: Phone: 202-624-7710, Fax: 202-624-5899, http://www.ncsha.org
October 29-30, Promoting Downtown
Downtowns offer unique products, one-of-a-kind businesses, special events, and historic buildings; this atmosphere provides advantages unmatched by strip centers and malls...learn how these assets can be the main attraction for many shoppers.
For more information about the Downtown Revitalization Institute, contact us at:
(609) 633-9769 or by emailing msnj@dca.state.nj.us.
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November 6, Creating Business Value Through Strategic Environmental Management
National Association for Environmental Management ; Location: St. Louis, Mo.
Through team exercises and case studies, attendees learn how to:
· Develop a more effective environmental management program
· Realize cost savings
· Reduce risk, liability, and exposure and
· Meet strict mandates with limited resources
More Info: Virginia Hoekenga, 202-986-6616, programs@naem.org
November 11-12, Community Economic Development Training
Event Description Funding and financing resources for community economic development.
Contact Craig Spadafore, 614-461-6392
November 12-16, CDA National Conference
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana.
Join CCDA as we come together to network, learn, gain new resources and share experiences and blessings with Christian community developers from around the nation and world.
For more information: Cheryl Cornelius at ccdacdc@aol.com.
Website at www.ccda.org
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December 10-11, National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC)
Location: Las Vegas, NV
For more information: (202) 789-1146, http://www.naihc.com
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