05 May EDP Bootcamp May 2015 – Enlisting NOW

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Economic Development BOOTCAMP Enlisting NOW for 27/28 May 2015

*****LIMITED PLACES REMAINING*****

REMPLAN in association withDench McClean Carlson and Taktics4 are pleased to invite you to the Economic Development Practitioner (EDP) Bootcamp which aims to provide participants with strategic and practical insights and understanding into a range of contemporary influences and issues relevant to economic development. The 2015 EDP Bootcamp is proudly endorsed by Economic Development Australia (EDA), and for EDA members the participation fee is discounted and accreditation points can be earned.

The EDP Bootcamp is an exciting forum for any Economic Development Practitioner to gain valuable insights and a greater understanding of issues relevant to their role. EDA is highly supportive of the EDP Bootcamp’s and has received positive feedback from the previous EDP Bootcamp participants.

This is a fantastic opportunity for Economic Development Practitioners from various regions and organisations to develop their professional capabilities, networks and access to resources.

The EDP Bootcamp is designed to enable a high degree of interaction between session leaders and participants that enables a deeper understanding of various challenges and approaches to effective economic development. The Bootcamp will also provide participants with an opportunity to expand their network of economic development professionals and peers. To this end, participant numbers are limited so that such interaction can be achieved.

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS

Session leaders have been selected based on their strategic and practical insights and overall contribution to the program. There are a 6 different speakers, sharing their expertise across a range of contemporary issues: Key speakers include:

Sandee Harris (Relationship Manager, Australian Business Register)
Greg Davis (Retail Strategy Specialist, Taktics4)
Don Sharples (Engagement Manager, Bang the Table)
Matthew Nichol (Economist, REMPLAN)
John Stevens (Partner, Dench McClean Carlson)

Sessions will include: business analysis, stakeholder engagement, economic development strategy; retail and catchment analysis; and social media strategy.

The full EDP Bootcamp program is available here. www.edpbootcamp.com.au

EDP BOOTCAMP OBJECTIVES

The identification and development of:

a deeper understanding of key trends and influences relevant to economic development and their likely implications for strategy development and program implementation.
a greater understanding of practical methodologies and tools to assist the economic development process.
information sources relevant to the economic development process and accessing these.
problem solving for practical outcomes

WHEN, WHERE AND HOW MUCH?

Date: 27th and 28th May, 2015 (2 half day sessions that lead into the EDA Victorian State Conference)

Location:        The Capital
                         Bendigo Bank Theatre
                         View Street
                         Bendigo, Victoria

Cost: $345 (+ GST) per person for EDA members ($395 for non-members).

HOW TO REGISTER:

To register, simply visit the EDP Bootcamp website: www.edpbootcamp.com.au or phone: 03 5444 4988

Registration includes all workshops, presentations, registration / coffee, afternoon tea, dinner (Wed 27th), ‘Bootcamp for the Body’ and morning tea (Thurs 30th May).