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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi all – in case you are interested in expanding your economic development knowledge. I know some of our Network executive directors have taken this course and have found it to be extremely beneficial.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> HELD Michael * BIZ <Michael.HELD@biz.oregon.gov>
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<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 22, 2022 11:39 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> HELD Michael * BIZ <Michael.HELD@biz.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Registration Open: Northwest Economic Development Course<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Hello Colleagues and Partners,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Business Oregon, in partnership with the Washington State Department of Commerce, is excited to announce the in-person return of the Northwest Economic Development Course this fall. The annual course will take place in Olympia Washington
from Monday, September 12<sup>th</sup>-15<sup>th</sup>. The course offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic development. A diverse and experienced faculty provides an excellent blend of theory and practice. Course
content is oriented toward practical application. Practitioners both new to the field as well as those with experience seeking new ideas and tools are encouraged to attend.
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<p class="MsoNormal">The course takes place in Olympia, Washington at the Lacey Campus of South Puget Community College,
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registration can be found here.</a> Tuition for the course is $600 with a limited number of need-based, tuition only scholarships available for those working in economic development in the Northwest at a non-profit organization or local government entity. Requests
for Oregon scholarships should be directed to:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Michael Held, Business Oregon<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:Michael.held@biz.oregon.gov">Michael.held@biz.oregon.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For other questions related to scholarships or course information, please contact:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Linda Alongi, Washington State Department of Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:linda.alongi@commerce.wa.gov">linda.alongi@commerce.wa.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please share this announcement with your colleagues and networks. We appreciate your help in spreading the word and look forward to seeing you in Olympia!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-family:"Roboto Slab"">Michael Held (he/him)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Roboto Slab""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-family:"Roboto Slab"">North Central Regional Development Officer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="color:blue">https://www.oregon.gov/biz/</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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