OEDI - 2023 Business Retention And Expansion Course

Course Description: The Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Course focuses on how economic developers work with existing companies to help them succeed, grow and expand in their community. The Course utilizes instruction as well as experiential learning activities, panels, case studies, and guest speakers.

The BR&E Course interactive delivery model helps ensure participants will leave with immediately applicable knowledge and build their professional network through group activities.  Unlike traditional lecture-style, this course focuses on participant engagement and interaction.  And, it provides a forum for economic development professionals to share information and build relationship with the best in the industry.