In the Essentials course, you learned that the definition of economic development is the creation of jobs and new capital investment in your community. The approach for "how" to do this successfully is as unique as your community itself. If you're interested in taking a deep dive on the specific requirements of industrial recruitment and…
One of the most cost-effective ways for leaders to create vibrant economies and maintain manageable growth is to collaborate on local and regional levels. If you desire to learn simple, scalable, and sustainable strategies for collaboration that result in improving your community, plan to attend this Advanced Academy Course. This session is best suited for…
This one-day course offers city, county, and community leaders a clear-eyed look at Georgia’s housing challenges—and practical strategies to address them. Participants will explore the underlying forces shaping today’s housing shortage, including demographic shifts, supply constraints stemming from the Great Recession, interest rate volatility, and…