Craig School of Business
Community Development Institute
April 2 - 5, 2019
Improving Communities and Increasing Opportunities
Never before has the practice of community development been more important than it is today. As the world grows smaller through the increased use of global communications, communities of all sizes are finding their boundaries are expanding beyond their city limits. CDI California provides practical, interactive, and comprehensive training designed to meet the needs of economic and community development professionals working in a fast paced environment. CDI California builds the capacity of individuals and communities to effectively and positively impact economic and social development
Who Should Attend?
Participants include community and economic development practitioners, city, county and state officials and community volunteers, non-profit staff and board members, chamber staff, private industry, municipal districts, and academics will find the Institute a valuable learning tool for the development of individual and community leadership skills. Attendees will expand their ability to identify community assets, set goals, encourage collaboration, and respond to a broad range of economic and quality of life issues.
Curriculum
The complete program consists of three, one-week training sessions. In addition to learning from successful practitioners, CDI also offers valuable networking and peer-to-peer learning opportunities. Each CDI site offers the core curriculum courses listed below in addition to other course offerings based on site needs and demographics.
Year 1 (Offered in 2019)
Focus is on the foundations of community development and includes group simulations providing participants with a better understanding of the challenges and benefits of a community development approach.
- Asset-Based Community Development Community
In this session, participants learn the difference between an asset-based and need-based approach to development. A perspective that emphasizes assets, rather than deficiencies, creates more momentum for positive change. Participants become familiar with the different types of assets utilized in communities and learn techniques to identify assets in their own communities.
- Community Development Practice
This session emphasizes the importance of undertaking a community assessment early in the development process, that is, prior to strategic planning. Participants learn the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) approach and how to gather both qualitative and quantitative information about their community. The session explains the need to conduct assessments, how they fit into the overall development process, and best practices in assessing communities. Examples of community assessments and their use.
- Community Development Simulation
In this session, community development is defined as both a process and an outcome and the relationship between economic development and community development is explained. The role of the community developer is discussed, especially as it affirms the core values of the discipline. Finally, participants examine a case study in which they must consider which process is preferable for effective community development.
- Community Visioning and Strategic Planning
This session describes a powerful approach to harnessing change in a community; strategic visioning and planning. First, the difference between visioning and planning is defined and participants learn the steps to implementing a strategic visioning and planning process. Next, the role of the facilitator in the process is outlined. Examples of community visions, goals, and objectives are provided. Finally, participants learn of ways to move into implementation to ensure that the process leads to measurable outcomes.
- Economic Development Basics
- Team Building and Group Decision Making Development Assessments
In this session, participants experience team building through interactive exercises. They learn about the different types of teams and gain an understanding of how effective teams are structured and operated. Furthermore, they learn about collaborative techniques in working with larger groups and various ways to facilitate decision-making in groups.
Year 2 (Offered in 2019)
Emphasis is placed on the “nuts and bolts” of implementing economic development strategies, including business attraction, expansion and retention, and entrepreneurship. Overview of commercial and industrial development projects and group simulations are learning tools for this course.
- Building Entrepreneurial Communities
- Business Retention and Expansion
- Business Site Selection Process
- Community and Economic Development Finance
- Understanding Community Economies
Year 3 (Tentatively Scheduled for 2020)
Focus is on implementing the knowledge gained in previous years plus acquiring skills in leadership, marketing and organizing the community development effort.
- Establishing and Managing Local Development Organizations
- Marketing Your Community
- Measuring Progress
- Workforce Planning and Development
- Best Practices
PCED Certification (after completing Years 1 - 3)
Enhance your career by becoming a Professional Community and Economic Developer (PCED). CDI helps prepare you for this nationally-recognized certification offered through the Community Development Council (CDC). Application and eligibility information are available at cdcouncil.com. Pre-registration for the exam is required 45 days in advance. The PCED is optional and not required for CDI attendance.
Registration and Attendance
The cost to attend CDI California is $600. Registration fee covers training, participant materials, and breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks daily. Accommodations and other food costs are the responsibility of the participant. All sessions will be held at:
California State University, Fresno
University Business Center
5245 N. Backer Ave, Fresno, CA 93740-8001
Tel. (559) 278-2352
Attendance at all sessions is required to earn full credit. If a participant misses more than 10 percent of the course sessions, credit for course completion will not be given. Completion of CDI earns one PCED certification or re-certification point.
CDI Across the Nation
CDI California is part of a national network of training sites endorsed by the Community Development Council (CDC), a nationally-recognized, non-profit organization with the mission of advancing the practice and profession of community development. For more information about the CDC and CDI site locations visit cdcouncil.com.
LODGING INFORMATION
We have contracted with the following Hotels:
1) Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis – Airport North
855 Gettysburg Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: 559-348-0000
A special room rate of $142 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room) for the University Business Center/EDC event and subject to availability. Please make your room reservations no later than March 1, 2019. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the CDI group discount and if you are a smoker or nonsmoker. They offer a complimentary full hot continental breakfast. There is a complimentary shuttle service to/from the airport and when available to our facility upon advance request. Hotel is within a three miles to the University Business Center and near Sierra Vista Mall and restaurants. They offer in free in room wireless access, a business service center, exercise facilities, and an outdoor pool. Use or receive Hilton Honor points.
Direct link for Hampton Inn & Suites Clovis booking
2) Homewood Suites – Fresno Airport Clovis
835 Gettysburg Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612
Phone: 559-292-4004
A special room rate of $159.00 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room) for the University Business Center/CDI event and subject to availability. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the CDI group discount and if you are a smoker or nonsmoker. Hotel is a little less than three miles to the University Business Center and near restaurants, Fashion Fair Mall and River Park shopping centers. They offer free breakfast and dinner (Sunday – Thursday). In room wireless access and rooms have a kitchen with refrigerator and stovetop. A business service center, exercise facilities, and have outdoor. Shuttle service available. Room reservations no later than March 1, 2019.
3) Courtyard Fresno Marriott
140 E. Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: 559-221-6000
A special room rate of $159.00 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room) for the UBC/CDI and subject to availability. Please make your room reservations no later than March 1, 2019. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the CDI group discount and if you are a smoker or nonsmoker. Hotel is a little over three miles to the University Business Center and near restaurants, Fashion Fair Mall and River Park shopping centers. They offer free in room wireless access, a business service center, exercise facilities, and have outdoor pool and whirlpool. Use or receive Marriot Rewards points. No Shuttle available
Direct link for Courtyard Fresno Marriott booking
4) Residence Inn by Marriott
5322 N. Diana Street
Fresno, CA 93710
Phone: 559-222-8900
A special room rate of $159.00 per night (plus tax and up to four occupants per room) has been reserved for the University Business Center/CDI event and subject to availability. When making your reservation, advise them you would like the CDI group discount and if you are a smoker or nonsmoker. Hotel is a little less than three miles to the University Business Center and near restaurants, Fashion Fair Mall and River Park shopping centers. They offer free breakfast and wireless internet. In room wireless access and rooms have
a kitchen with refrigerator and stovetop. A business service center, exercise facilities, and have outdoor. Shuttle available. Please make your room reservations no later than March 1, 2019