Events & Job Opportunities

Events

MODE Programs

Programs are open to MODE members.  If you are interested in becoming a member of MODE, contact Gus Comstock, membership chair. 

MODE Program Lunch: Revitalization of the King-Lincoln District

Thursday, July 22, 2010
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

King-Lincoln Gateway Building (across from the Lincoln Theater)
750 East Long Street, Suite 3000
Parking is available in a lot on Garfield Avenue between Broad and Long Streets.

Join us in the King-Lincoln District to learn about the economic development strategies being implemented to revitalize this near east side neighborhood.

Speakers include, Boyce Safford, Director of Development, City of Columbus, Tony Hutchinson, a local developer, and Larry James, President, Lincoln Theater Association.

Plan to have lunch with MODE and then tour the recently renovated Lincoln Theater - a collaborative effort undertaken by the City of Columbus, Franklin County and CAPA - one of the keys to this rejuvenation. The tour will be lead by Todd Bemis, VP of Operations, CAPA.

Entry is free for MODE members and includes the lunch program. Guests are welcome to attend at a cost of $20 per person.

Register
Please RSVP by July 20 to Stephanie Bosco.

Luncheon Sponsor:
The Quandel Group

More MODE Events

Download the MODE 2010 Program Calendar

2010 IEDC Annual Conference
New Paradigms: The Practice of Economic Development in a Changed Landscape

September 26 - 29, 2010
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street,
Columbus, Ohio, USA 43215

The Columbus region is hosting the International Economic Development Council's 2010 Annual Conference. Opportunities are available to sponsor this event and assist with planning its programs, workshops, and special events.  Contact Eric Phillips for more information. We welcome and encourage your participation to ensure the 2010 IEDC Conference in central Ohio is the best yet.

Register here.

Information and Forms:

•     Conference Web Site
•     Conference White Paper
•     Host / Sponsorship Packet

Educational Opportunities

Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification Program

The National Development Council’s Economic Development Finance Professional (EDF) Certification Program is coming to Ohio. This four-course program is a rigorous and comprehensive training series designed solely for economic development practitioners. Participants learn the tools and techniques of the trade to build the capacity they need to successfully create jobs and translate economic development opportunities into results for their communities. Topics include business credit and real estate financing analysis, loan packaging, negotiating, problem solving, deal structuring and more.

Course Schedule (Click on the course name for more detailed information.)

Jobs

Economic Development Manager - City of Worthington (7/16/10)

If you would like to post an economic-development-related  job opening that is located in the Columbus region, contact Stephanie Bosco.