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  • 05 Apr 2017 12:27 PM | Deleted user

    This is your invitation to join us in Thunder Bay for EDCO's 2nd Annual Spring Symposium May 16-18, 2017!

    Learn about Thunder Bay's approach to Cultural Tourism and take back their valuable information to your community to enhance your local program. Enjoy some of Thunder Bay's historical landmarks such as its newly development waterfront and Fort Williams Historical Park. Then, it is time to enhance your skills on Economic Impact Tools and Creating Investment Opportunities. The final morning will focus on how to improve your funding proposal writing to secure additional monies to complement economic development initiatives.

    Improve your skills and build your network but attending this don't miss event!

    Early bird rates for EDCO Members end April 26, 2017 so register today and save!

    Tentative Agenda

    May 16, 2017
     - 1:00 p.m. - Official Welcome
     - 1:15 - 2:45 - Waterfront Thunder Bay Tour
     - 2:45 - 7:00 - Fort William Historical Park - Program and Reception
     - 7:00 - Return to Valhalla Inn

    May 17, 2017
    - 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast
    - 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 -  Investment Attraction
    - 11:45 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
    - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - OMAFRA Analyst Training
    - 4:00 Formal Symposium Conclusion

    May 18, 2017
    - 8:30 - 11 am - Northern Funders Forum

    Hotel Information:
    Rooms have been reserved at the Valhalla Inn in Thunder Bay Ontario at a rate of $199.00 per night until April 26, 2017. Participants should call 1-800-964-1121 or 807-475-4723 or email at reservations@valhallainn.com. Please quote booking number 170517ECON.
  • 30 Mar 2017 4:07 PM | Deleted user

    The workforce population is shrinking as more and more baby-boomers retire. This will result in more pressure for communities to actively attract and retain immigrant talent. 

    This webinar is designed to help rural employers and communities understand how to attract newcomers.

    Details
    Date: Thursday, April 6
    Time: 12 pm – 1 pm
    To register:
    https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/attracting-retaining-immigrant-talent-in-rural-areas

    Listen to this free webinar to learn about:

    • Economic imperative for recruiting newcomers
    • Practical initiatives to attract and retain newcomers
    • Promising practices from rural communities

    Speakers:

    Ryan Deska
    Economic Development Specialist
    Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs

    Oliver Pryce
    Project Coordinator, Rural Employment Initiative Project
    Newcomer Centre of Peel

    For more information, please visit:
    http://www.hireimmigrants.ca/webinars

  • 30 Mar 2017 3:09 PM | Deleted user

    ECONOMIC DEVELOPERS COUNCIL OF ONTARIO (EDCO)

    REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
    AUDIT SERVICES

    Services Required

    The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) is seeking a qualified consultant/company to audit financial records of the association for the fiscal years ending September 2017 and September 2018.  These audits are to be performed in accordance with the provisions contained in this Request for Proposal.

    Project Background

    As per EDCO’s constitution and bylaws, the association must engage the services of a qualified accounting firm to perform an annual audit of its financial records.  EDCO currently uses Quickbooks Online as its software and retains the services of a bookkeeper to perform reconciliation of monthly accounts and overview of operations throughout the year.  Material will be delivered to successful auditing firm by December 1st of each year with audit services to be complete in report format no later than January 1st of each year.

    Download the full RFP.

  • 30 Mar 2017 2:41 PM | Deleted user

    See below a list of upcoming export programs, some NEW such as the Ontario trade mission to ITTSEC for Serious Games, computer-based 3D graphics, flight simulators, convoy trainers, SCORM, advanced distributed learning, aerospace, communications, and public safety sectors. List below and details below and after my signature. Please contact the respective person on each item.

    • May 30, Ottawa: Global Aerospace, Defence & Security showcase (NEW)
    • May 18 – 25: CommunicAsia 2017 in Singapore (May 23-25) and optional pre-Trade Mission to Vietnam (May 18 – 19) (1 spot left)
    • May 2016 (date to be confirmed):  Smart Grid Trade Mission to Washington, DC and Richmond, VA
    • June 4-6:  Southeastern US and Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Conference, Toronto, ON
    • June 5-9:  ICT to EduTECH, Australia (2 spots left)
    • August (date to be confirmed):  Water-Energy Nexus Trade Mission to Florida
    • Sept. 12-14, San Francisco: Mobile World Congress Americas (3 spots left)
    • Sept. 25-28, Dallas: Ontario security trade mission to ASIS (4 spots left)
    • October 2-4:  Ontario Pavilion at WEFTEC, Chicago, IL
    • October 22-27, Las Vegas: Ontario fintech trade mission to Money2020 (1 spot left, 7 sold)
    • Nov. 27-Dec. 1, Orlando: Ontario trade mission to ITTSEC (NEW) For Serious Games, computer-based 3D graphics, flight simulators, convoy trainers, SCORM, advanced distributed learning, aerospace, communications, and public safety sectors.

    GLOBAL AEROSPACE, DEFENCE & SECURITY INNOVATION SHOWCASE

    Ottawa, Ontario, Canada / 30th May 2017

    This event is open to cutting edge innovative defence and security technology companies, including cyber security solution providers, Government, Research and Development Organizations and Academia. This defence and security innovation showcase event will include briefing sessions, exhibition area and networking event. Learn about current Canadian and international business and funding opportunities, connect with defence and security procurement officials / customers and meet with potential international clients and partners. Further details available upon request. The theme for this event is international business and R&D partnerships. Details and registration at  www.btiglobalinnovation.com/innovation-showcase.html

     

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    May 18 – 25: CommunicAsia 2017 in Singapore (May 23-25) and optional pre-Trade Mission to Vietnam (May 18 – 19)

    Join the Ontario showcase at CommunicAsia 2017, the premier sourcing and knowledge ICT platform in Asia. ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) is one of the world’s fastest growing regions.  Specific market projections for ASEAN include cloud IT infrastructure sales rose to 49% in 2015 with a projected market value of USD$7 billion by 2019; the Internet of Things (IoT) market is expected to grow from USD$1.68 billion in 2015 to US$7.53 billion by 2020. It is our most popular trade show/mission of the year so apply early as space in the Ontario program is limited to 12 companies.  For details please contact eve.rotstein@ontario.ca and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call 416 325-6896

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    May 2016 (date to be confirmed):  Smart Grid Trade Mission to Washington, DC and Richmond, VA

    The Export Services Branch, in collaboration with the Canadian Embassy, will organize a three-day outgoing trade mission of Canadian smart grid companies to DC and VA.   Ontario companies will have the opportunity to pitch and meet with smaller energy providers, consultants, integrators and engineering firms at the Embassy on the first day, and will to the same on the second and third day but with Dominion Power in DC and with Pepco in VA.   For more information contact Rita.Patlan@ontario.ca and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call (416) 325-9210.

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    June 4-6:  Southeastern US and Canadian Provinces (SEUS-CP) Alliance Conference, Toronto, ON

    Ontario will host the 10th Annual SEUS-CP Conference: Trade Partnerships at Work on June 4-6 at the Fairmont Royal York, Toronto. Join business leaders and elected officials from the southeast United States and Canadian provinces (SEUS-CP) for this three-day conference aimed at increasing business on both sides of the border. Trade Partnerships at Work will focus on three industry sectors: automotive, ICT and clean technologies, and feature B2B meetings with pre-selected business prospects; sessions about industry insights and best practices; and networking events.  For more information, visit: www.seuscp.com.

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    June 5-9:  ICT to EduTECH, Australia (2 spots left)

    The international education sector is one of Australia’s largest export earners, valued at over $19.5 billion in 2015. In fact, it is one of the country’s top two services exports, along with tourism, and is one of five key super-growth sectors that will support Australia’s economy into the next decade. In partnership with the Canadian Consulate in Sydney, the Ontario government will co-organize a trade mission to Australia for up to 8 Ontario companies interested in exploring this expansive market. As a member of the mission, you will have the opportunity to exhibit at EduTECH 2017—the largest education related ICT event in the Asia-Pacific region. Plus, you’ll participate in pre-arranged B2B meetings and group visits in Sydney and Melbourne. Outreach program in New Zealand is available.  Contact Wenbo.Pan@Ontario.Ca and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call  tel:416-325-6782  

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    August (date to be confirmed):  Water-Energy Nexus Trade Mission to Florida

    The Export Services Branch, in collaboration with the Canadian Consulate General in Miami, will organize a three-city water and energy nexus trade mission to Miami, Tampa and Orlando, Florida.  The Ontario participants will have an opportunity to pitch and meet with water and electric utility wholesalers and retailers, federal and state government officials, engineering firms and industry related consultants.    For more information contact Rita.Patlan@ontario.ca and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call (416) 325-9210.

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    Sept. 12-14, San Francisco: Mobile World Congress Americas (3 spots left)

    The Export Services Branch invites you to be part of the Ontario wireless and M2M trade mission to Mobiler World Congress Americas – formerly CTIA (www.gsma.com/events/mobile-world-congress-americas). Sixteen new and established companies will have the opportunity to exhibit in the Ontario Pavilion (# SP24). There are only 3 spots left.  Participants will also receive several value-added services including an up-to-date database, promotion at the Ontario Business Reception, a market intelligence briefing and likely 1x1 meetings. This exciting new event will highlight core mobile technologies, consumer and industrial applications in the Internet of Things, the intersection of mobile with entertainment, content and media, and the leading role of the Americas region in driving global innovation. Details with Mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call 416 325 6151

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    Sept. 25-28, Dallas: Ontario security trade mission to ASIS (4 spots left)

    ASIS is North America’s premiere security event, attracting more than 22,000 security professionals from the US and around the world, including potential buyers, partners and investors for your products and services. Of the 8 total spots, only 4 remain available. Cost: $2,500 only for first time participants in an Ontario IT mission to the U.S. (deadline for “Early Bird” is June 30, 2017). Regular fee is $2,800. Past participants have priority registration only if applying with a first time participant approved to join the mission. Financial assistance to eligible companies from the may be available through Ontario’s www.exportaccess.ca and Canada’s CanExport Program Details with Mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca   and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call 416 325 6151

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    October 2-4:  Ontario Pavilion at WEFTEC, Chicago, IL

    Recruitment is underway for Ontario companies interested in exhibiting in the Ontario Pavilion at WEFTEC 2017 (www.weftec.org) - the largest annual event for water quality professionals.  For more information contact Rita.Patlan@ontario.ca and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call (416) 325-9210..

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    October 22-27, Las Vegas: Ontario fintech trade mission to Money2020 (1 spot available, 7 sold)

    The Ontario Ministry of International Trade invites you to be part of the Ontario trade mission to Money2020 (www.money2020.com). Money2020 in Las Vegas is the largest global event for the financial technology industry with 11,000 attendees from over 4,500 companies including 1,700 CEOs from 3,000 companies and 85 countries. More than 35% are C-level (CEO, CTO, CIO) attendees and almost 70% are vice presidents. Benefits include turn-key exhibit space in the Ontario Pavilion (#539), one pass per company plus $250 discount off additional passes, promotion during the Ontario business reception, opportunity to reach attendees for meetings, databases and a market briefing (tbc). Our program is open to eight Ontario-based companies. Priority registration for first time participants in an Ontario In development - Details with Mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca   and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call 416 325 6151

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    November 27-Dec 1, Orlando: Ontario trade mission to ITTSEC (NEW..! 8 spots available)

    Ontario Ministry of International Trade invites you to be part of the Canadian trade mission to the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (www.iitsec.org), the world's largest modeling, simulation, and training conference. IITSEC attracts about 14,000 attendees and 500 exhibitors from the computer-based 3D graphics, flight simulators, convoy trainers, SCORM, advanced distributed learning, aerospace, communications, and public safety sectors. The program, open to 16 companies from Ontario and Atlantic Canada, is organized in cooperation with Atlantic Canada Aerospace & Defence and the Canadian Consulate in Miami.  Priority registration for first time participants in an Ontario mission. Benefits include turn-key exhibit space in the 20’x50’ Canada pavilion (#1081), databases of U.S. contacts, meetings networking activities. Financial assistance to eligible companies from the may be available through Ontario’s www.exportaccess.ca and Canada’s CanExport Program Details with Mauricio.ospina@ontario.ca   and to ensure email delivery due to tech difficulties call 416 325 6151

  • 23 Mar 2017 10:15 AM | Deleted user

    In this month's Exchange:

    • Innovation article round-up
    • The Small Business Innovation Challenge
    • OMAFRA MeasuringUp! ToolKit
    • New reports in the EDCO Library
    • April-May Economic Development Events Calendar
    • Employment Opportunities 
    Read the Exchange
  • 22 Mar 2017 8:48 AM | Deleted user

    Date: April 26 - 28, 2017

    Location: Toronto, ON


    This course is held in partnership with International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and has been adapted to fit the professional development needs of the Canadian economic developer. While anyone may attend, all content covered in the course may not be relevant for a U.S. based practitioner.

    Register through the EDCO website and receive a special rate!

     Register Now!


    » Agenda
    » Instructors
    » Certification
    » Accommodations/Training Location


    This hands-on course presents business financing tools and available private financing options, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing. You will learn how to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs and increased productivity. Course participants will also perform credit analysis by determining how well a company buys and sells to make a profit. Learn how to read financial reports, financial statements, balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Enroll now to understand the basics of structuring deals for small businesses that often combine public and private sector financing programs.

     

    Course Highlights:

    • Business credit analysis and deal structuring/restructuring
      Credit risk, maturity risk, rate risk and liquidity
      Determining if a firm is productive and profitable
      Analysis of small business lending programs
      Negotiation and loan packaging options
      Review lending programs
      Overview of real estate financing and lending tools

    Students should bring a calculator to this course.

     Register Now!

     

    Agenda

    April 26

    8:30 - 9:00 am

    Registration

    9:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Economic Development Finance Concepts
    This session provides economic developers with insight into the obstacles small business owners face in finding affordable expansion financing. Participants are give an overview of business financing needs and available financing options. The role of public agencies in complementing bank financing is also explored.

    12:30 - 1:30 pm

    Lunch on your own

    1:30 - 3:00 pm

    Introduction to Business Credit Analysis
    How does a bank determine whether a business is creditworthy? This session details the credit analysis procedures banks use in making loan decisions. Participants investigate two business financial statements: the balance sheet and the profit-and-loss statement.

    3:00 - 5:00 pm

    The Balance Sheet
    Where's the cash? Participants learn about the accounts on the balance sheet in order to analyze how a company used its cash. Assets, liabilities and net worth accounts will be defined and explained during this session.

    5:00 pm

    Homework Assignment
    The evening in-class "homework" session will consist of case studies of actual businesses. Participants will learn how to spread financial statements and perform credit analysis on operating businesses. This is the first step in determining whether the business is creditworthy and can repay an expansion loan.

     

    April 27

    8:30 - 9:30 am

    The Profit & Loss Statement
    The profit and loss statement is used to determine how well a company buys and sells to make a profit.

    9:30 - 10:30 am

    Quality Indicators
    This session continues the hands-on approach to making credit decisions about small businesses. Participants learn about various financial tools, known as quality indicators, which are used to analyze a company's creditworthiness.

    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Case Studies
    Participants will utilize the credit analysis performed on Monday night to make decisions about an operating business. Students will learn how to determine if the company pays it suppliers on time, collects its receivables, and controls costs to make a profit.

    12:30 - 1:30 pm

    Lunch on your own

    1:30 - 3:30 pm

    Economic Development Financing Programs
    Participants learn how the programs can be used to finance businesses in their communities. Understanding the programs' requirements will enable participants to increase the use and availability in their communities. Participants use the program information learned to structure deals for small businesses that combine public and private-sector financing.

    3:30 - 5:00 pm

    Structuring the Loan
    The case studies completed earlier are continued this afternoon. Participants will structure financing for the company for the expansion project, using adjusted cash flow and public and private sources of funding.

    5:00 - 6:30 pm

    Homework Assignment
    The evening homework builds on the skills developed through Monday's and Tuesday's sessions. Participants will underwrite a loan for an operating business, by spreading historical financial statements, reviewing the quality indicators and structuring a loan that the company can afford using public and private financing sources.

     

    April 28

    8:30 - 12:00 pm

    Developer Real Estate Financing
    This session covers the motivation and requirements of real estate developers. Communities can influence the development process by providing financial incentives. Understanding developer requirements for minimizing risk and maximizing return, as well as the lending requirements of commercial banks, will help participants make informed decisions when providing financial incentives on real estate development projects.

    12:00 - 1:00 pm

    Lunch on your own

    1:00 - 4:00 pm

    Economic Development Financing Programs
    Financing programs that influence real estate development projects are reviewed. Other federal, provincial and local financing programs are also explored. This session concludes with a real estate development case study, in which participants determine the amount of public assistance needed for a project to move forward.

    4:00 - 4:30 pm

    Wrap-up/Evaluation/Certificates

     

    * Agenda subject to change

    **PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive full IEDC certification credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion, participants must attend the entire course and stay through the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly.**

     

    Instructors

    Sheldon Bartel
    Grow America Fund Loan Officer
    National Development Council

    Sheldon is responsible for analyzing and underwriting small business loans in NDC client communities across NDC’s central region. He also works with GAF’s loan closing and portfolio management team to ensure his communities and borrowers receive outstanding service. Sheldon, an NDC Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) and IEDC Certified Economic Development Professional, has over 15 years of experience delivering one to one technical assistance, training, and financing for small businesses and microenterprises. His depth of knowledge and experience covers federal, state, and local economic development finance programs based on his extensive practice with local, multi-county, and multi-state economic development initiatives.

     

    Certification

      CEcD logo

    This course meets the professional development requirements for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam. CEcDs earn recertification credits for participation.

     

    Accommodations/Training Location

    Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
    1 Harbour Square,
    Toronto, ON M5J 1A6, Canada

    Cut off Date: March 31, 2017
    Rate: $229 CAD

     

    Registration

    EDCO is pleased to offer a special rate of $595 plus HST for all registrants through this page.

     Register Now!


    *Walk-in registrations will be accepted. Full payment must be made on-site in order to attend the course.

  • 21 Mar 2017 8:35 AM | Deleted user

    Published jointly by the Council for the Advancement of Native Development Officers (Cando) and Captus Press, the Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development (JAED) is a peer-reviewed journal for practitioners and scholars working and researching in areas relevant to Aboriginal economic development.

    Published yearly, the Journal is a unique resource for an yone interested in Aboriginal community economic development. Its intent is to explore ideas and build knowledge in the field of Aboriginal economic development theory and practice. The journal prefers a broad interpretation of research and knowledge and encourages a wide variety of contributions in this area.

    Volume 10, Issue 2 of JAED will be published in fall 2017 in preparation for the Cando 24th Annual National Conference & AGM.

    Papers should relate to one of the following areas:

    • Aboriginal Community Economic and Enterprise Development
    • Aboriginal Small Business and Entrepreneurship
    • The Analysis of the Aboriginal Economy
    • Sharing and/or Evaluating Current Aboriginal Economic Activity
    • Aboriginal Corporate Responsibility, Social Auditing, and the Triple Bottom Line
    • Economic Partnerships and Government Relationships
    • The Relationship between Indigenous Knowledge and Economic Development
    • Indigenous Land Management and Economic Development
    • Aboriginal Organizations and Management
    • International Aboriginal Trade and the Global Economy
    • Aboriginal Community Development: The Role of Elders, Women and Youth
    • Change: Traditional and Modern Aboriginal Economies
    • A Historical Analysis of Aboriginal Economic Development in Canada
    • The Role of Research in Aboriginal Community, Economic, and Business Development
    • Community Wellness and Making Poverty History

    For complete details, please read the Call for Papers

  • 15 Mar 2017 10:21 AM | Deleted user

    Refer a member to EDCO and win! 

    Do you know an organization or community that would make a great EDCO member? Send us their contact information and you will be entered in a draw to win a full conference registration for EDCO 2018! 

    Email your referral to Brittany at grow@edco.on.ca.

  • 09 Mar 2017 3:30 PM | Deleted user

    Date: April 26 - 28, 2017

    Location: Toronto, ON


    This course is held in partnership with International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and has been adapted to fit the professional development needs of the Canadian economic developer. While anyone may attend, all content covered in the course may not be relevant for a U.S. based practitioner.

    Register through the EDCO website and receive a special rate!

     Register Now!


    » Agenda
    » Instructors
    » Certification
    » Accommodations/Training Location


    This hands-on course presents business financing tools and available private financing options, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing. You will learn how to stimulate private sector investment that results in the creation of permanent, private sector jobs and increased productivity. Course participants will also perform credit analysis by determining how well a company buys and sells to make a profit. Learn how to read financial reports, financial statements, balance sheets and profit and loss statements. Enroll now to understand the basics of structuring deals for small businesses that often combine public and private sector financing programs.

     

    Course Highlights:

    • Business credit analysis and deal structuring/restructuring
      Credit risk, maturity risk, rate risk and liquidity
      Determining if a firm is productive and profitable
      Analysis of small business lending programs
      Negotiation and loan packaging options
      Review lending programs
      Overview of real estate financing and lending tools

    Students should bring a calculator to this course.

     Register Now!

     

    Agenda

    April 26

    8:30 - 9:00 am

    Registration

    9:00 am - 12:30 pm

    Economic Development Finance Concepts
    This session provides economic developers with insight into the obstacles small business owners face in finding affordable expansion financing. Participants are give an overview of business financing needs and available financing options. The role of public agencies in complementing bank financing is also explored.

    12:30 - 1:30 pm

    Lunch on your own

    1:30 - 3:00 pm

    Introduction to Business Credit Analysis
    How does a bank determine whether a business is creditworthy? This session details the credit analysis procedures banks use in making loan decisions. Participants investigate two business financial statements: the balance sheet and the profit-and-loss statement.

    3:00 - 5:00 pm

    The Balance Sheet
    Where's the cash? Participants learn about the accounts on the balance sheet in order to analyze how a company used its cash. Assets, liabilities and net worth accounts will be defined and explained during this session.

    5:00 pm

    Homework Assignment
    The evening in-class "homework" session will consist of case studies of actual businesses. Participants will learn how to spread financial statements and perform credit analysis on operating businesses. This is the first step in determining whether the business is creditworthy and can repay an expansion loan.

     

    April 27

    8:30 - 9:30 am

    The Profit & Loss Statement
    The profit and loss statement is used to determine how well a company buys and sells to make a profit.

    9:30 - 10:30 am

    Quality Indicators
    This session continues the hands-on approach to making credit decisions about small businesses. Participants learn about various financial tools, known as quality indicators, which are used to analyze a company's creditworthiness.

    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Case Studies
    Participants will utilize the credit analysis performed on Monday night to make decisions about an operating business. Students will learn how to determine if the company pays it suppliers on time, collects its receivables, and controls costs to make a profit.

    12:30 - 1:30 pm

    Lunch on your own

    1:30 - 3:30 pm

    Economic Development Financing Programs
    Participants learn how the programs can be used to finance businesses in their communities. Understanding the programs' requirements will enable participants to increase the use and availability in their communities. Participants use the program information learned to structure deals for small businesses that combine public and private-sector financing.

    3:30 - 5:00 pm

    Structuring the Loan
    The case studies completed earlier are continued this afternoon. Participants will structure financing for the company for the expansion project, using adjusted cash flow and public and private sources of funding.

    5:00 - 6:30 pm

    Homework Assignment
    The evening homework builds on the skills developed through Monday's and Tuesday's sessions. Participants will underwrite a loan for an operating business, by spreading historical financial statements, reviewing the quality indicators and structuring a loan that the company can afford using public and private financing sources.

     

    April 28

    8:30 - 12:00 pm

    Developer Real Estate Financing
    This session covers the motivation and requirements of real estate developers. Communities can influence the development process by providing financial incentives. Understanding developer requirements for minimizing risk and maximizing return, as well as the lending requirements of commercial banks, will help participants make informed decisions when providing financial incentives on real estate development projects.

    12:00 - 1:00 pm

    Lunch on your own

    1:00 - 4:00 pm

    Economic Development Financing Programs
    Financing programs that influence real estate development projects are reviewed. Other federal, provincial and local financing programs are also explored. This session concludes with a real estate development case study, in which participants determine the amount of public assistance needed for a project to move forward.

    4:00 - 4:30 pm

    Wrap-up/Evaluation/Certificates

     

    * Agenda subject to change

    **PLEASE NOTE: In order to receive full IEDC certification credit for this course and a certificate indicating course completion, participants must attend the entire course and stay through the final session on the last day. Please make travel plans accordingly.**

     

    Instructors

    Sheldon Bartel
    Grow America Fund Loan Officer
    National Development Council

    Sheldon is responsible for analyzing and underwriting small business loans in NDC client communities across NDC’s central region. He also works with GAF’s loan closing and portfolio management team to ensure his communities and borrowers receive outstanding service. Sheldon, an NDC Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) and IEDC Certified Economic Development Professional, has over 15 years of experience delivering one to one technical assistance, training, and financing for small businesses and microenterprises. His depth of knowledge and experience covers federal, state, and local economic development finance programs based on his extensive practice with local, multi-county, and multi-state economic development initiatives.

     

    Certification

      CEcD logo

    This course meets the professional development requirements for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) exam. CEcDs earn recertification credits for participation.

     

    Accommodations/Training Location

    Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
    1 Harbour Square,
    Toronto, ON M5J 1A6, Canada

    Cut off Date: March 31, 2017
    Rate: $229 CAD

     

    Registration

    EDCO is pleased to offer a special rate of $595 plus HST for all registrants through this page.

     Register Now!


    *Walk-in registrations will be accepted. Full payment must be made on-site in order to attend the course.

  • 06 Mar 2017 10:41 AM | Deleted user

    Ontario’s Summer Employment Opportunities Offer Experience and New Skills 

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