Government & Economic Development Institute

Entrepreneurship Pop-up Workshop

Join us on August 26, 2021 in Troy, AL for an Entrepreneurship Pop-up Workshop for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The cost is $25 per participant, which includes lunch, and is free for current students.

Intensive Economic development Institute

Intensive Economic Development Training Course

Register Now for Intensive Economic Development Training Course Week 2: September 20-23, 2021 - see course topics listed below:

The History of Economic Development in Alabama
Alabama Government and Economic Development
Economic Development from the Company’s Perspective
and more...

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AU's EDA University Center Assists Minority Businesses Through Training and Mentorship

As part of an Economic Development Administration University Center grant, The Government and Economic Development Institute partnered with Harbert College of Business Associate Professor, Dr. LaKami Baker, to host an eight-week training program for minority small business entrepreneurs.

Upcoming Economic Development Classes

August 26 – Entrepreneurism Workshop (Troy)
August 31 – Attracting Retail (Online)
September 20-23 – Intensive Economic Development week 2
September 29 – Placemaking (Troy)
October 28 –Business Marketing & Attraction (online)

Government & Economic Development Institute (GEDI)