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In the economic development profession the ability to attract new companies as well as retain and grow jobs among existing companies has always been cited as fundamentals of success.  This course will examine best practices for successful attraction and recruitment of new companies and current industry sector trends and emerging industries. This course will address best practices for collecting key information regarding both challenges and opportunities for existing industries; tools to leverage in working with both retention and expansion situations; and metrics for evaluating success and communicating results with key stakeholders. The course will present data regarding the significance of BREP efforts and will utilize case study and incentives analysis to ensure that the course is relevant to the Georgia practitioner.  

 

Notes

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

  •     90% refund (10% Service Charge) if cancelled greater than 14 days before the class
  •     75% refund (25% Service Charge) if cancelled between 7 and 14 days before the class
  •     No refund if cancelled fewer than 7 days before the class

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute will be liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. To cancel registration or send a substitute, please e-mail notification to Sharon Fenneran - sfenneran@uga.edu

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Attracting and Growing Business
Type
In Person
Days
Th
Time
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Oct 30, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
7.0
Location
  • Carl Vinson Institute of Government Locations
Delivery Options
In- Person / Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Registration Fee $279.00
Section Notes
REGISTRATION FORM - Please use this if you are registering someone other than yourself and email to sfenneran@uga.edu

This is a CORE class for the Georgia Certified Economic Developer Program.

Registration Fee: $279.00 per person

This class will be held at the:
Carroll Daniel Construction Headquarters
330 Main Street
Gainesville, GA 30501

Lunch will be provided.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:

  •     90% refund (10% Service Charge) if cancelled greater than 14 days before the class
  •     75% refund (25% Service Charge) if cancelled between 7 and 14 days before the class
  •     No refund if cancelled fewer than 7 days before the class

Registrants who fail to attend, cancel, or send a substitute will be liable for the full registration fee. Substitution of participant is encouraged over cancellation. To cancel registration or send a substitute, please e-mail notification to Sharon Fenneran - sfenneran@uga.edu

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