REAL CAREER. REAL WORLD. REAL TEAM.

The New South Economic Development course was held January 22-27, 2006, in the Downtown Marriott in the Capital City, while a program on destination development and a reception was held at the University Club.

The New South Economic Development course is put on by the University of Southern Mississippi's (USM's) Center for Community and Economic Development, with Chuck Ueltschey of Mississippi Power Company serving as course director. It is the only professional development course accredited by the International Economic Development Council that is offered in the state, and is considered toward the requirements for the Certified Economic Developer exam.

This year's theme focused on exposing participants to the latest strategies and approaches to collaboration in a competitive environment and the "waves of the future" in economic development. The course is appropriate for full- or part-time economic developers, planners, real estate developers, elected officials, utility and transportation personnel and business leaders and volunteers interested in improving their communities and states.

For more information, contact Mary Ann Iverson at (601) 266-5682 or mary.iverson@usm.edu, or Charlotte Batson at (601) 266-5515 or (601) 543-6246. For a brochure please click here.