📣 Join KAED and Mark Waterhouse at the Kentucky Institute for Economic Development (KIED) in Lexington, KY – August 4-7, 2025! 📅 The Kentucky Institute for Economic Development (KIED) offers a four-day, comprehensive course designed to introduce attendees to the essential practices of a broad economic development program. Through a mix of instruction, peer learning, and real-world case studies, KIED provides an immersive educational experience focused on the fundamentals of economic development. 📚🤝 This course is ideal for professionals and volunteers who are relatively new to the field of economic development and is part of the required coursework to apply for the International Economic Development Council's Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam. Participants will gain practical knowledge and best practices to help prepare their communities for business retention and expansion, business attraction, and fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. 💼🌱 KIED’s esteemed faculty consists of seasoned practitioners and consultants with recognized expertise across all areas of economic development. 🧠🌍 ✨ We are especially excited to announce that Mark D. Waterhouse, President and co-founder of Garnet Consulting Services, will be leading discussions on Real Estate Issues in Economic Development as well as Community and Neighborhood Development. With 40 years of experience in the field, Mark has a deep background in economic development. He previously served as Development Coordinator and Sales and Special Projects Coordinator for Connecticut's largest business park developer and has significant experience in municipal economic development. 🏢📊 👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best! We hope you can join Mark and the KIED team in Lexington this August. 🎓🌟 Register here: https://cca.kaedonline.org/EvtListing.aspx (fb)

📣 You're Invited! 📣 Join us for the next session in our Education & Advocacy Series: 🎓 Workforce Solutions with Goodwill 📅 Tuesday, June 3, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM (ET) Learn how Goodwill Kentucky partners with employers to tackle workforce challenges and create pathways to meaningful employment. This session will explore how Goodwill supports individuals in overcoming barriers while helping businesses build a stronger, more reliable talent pipeline. 🔍 What you'll gain: ✔️ Insights into workforce solutions that drive economic opportunity ✔️ Real-world examples of business partnerships ✔️ Ways to collaborate with Goodwill in your community 🎟️ Cost: • KAED Members: Free • Non-members: $25 Be part of the conversation that’s shaping Kentucky’s workforce future. 🔗 https://cca.kaedonline.org/EvtListing.aspx #WorkforceSolutions #GoodwillKY #KAED #EconomicDevelopment #StrongerTogether #TalentDevelopment #EducationAndAdvocacy (fb)