
Illinois BEDC is held annually in mid-October in METRO CHICAGO. The Next Accredited Illinois Basic Economic Development Course will be held at Nicor Gas Headquarters, Naperville, Illinois five consecutive days October 16 - October 29, 2023.
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"Great in providing the finer points of current economic development tools."
Bruce Kaniewski, AICP
Franklin, Wisconsin

Ready to Improve your knowledge in economic development?
Ready to discuss and learn from real-world professionals with decades of experience and success?
If you are an early career professional with LESS THAN 10 YEARS of Economic Development Experience, enroll in the Accredited Illinois Basic Economic Development Course today!
You have your CHOICE of Hotels in the Naperville Area.
The following hotels are recommended. Some offer SHUTTLE service to the Nicor Gas Headquarters building. Check all available accommodations at www.visitNaperville.com.
HOTEL
Room block reserved through Friday, September 15, 2023
Chicago Marriott Naperville
1801 North Naper Boulevard
(630) 505-1400
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Hampton Inn Naperville
1087 E. Diehl Road
(630) 505-1400
HOTEL
Luxury Hotel Located next door to Nicor Headquarters
Hotel Arista Naperville
next to Nicor Headquarters
(888) 504-0088

Physical Course Address
Illinois BEDC Basic Economic Development Course
1844 Ferry Road, Naperville, IL 60563, United States
Phone: Course Director, Chris Manheim (847) 691-0008 (cell)
Email: Course Director – economicdevelopment@earthlink.net
Phone: Course Co-Director, Patrick Hoban - (309)452-8437
Email: Course Co-Director, Patrick Hoban - patrick@bnedc.org
Phone: Course Coordinator, Cindy Cobetto - 618-650-2164
Email: Course Coordinator, Cindy Cobetto – cgorsag@siue.edu
For information on becoming a Certified Economic Developer, click here.
For information on joining the world's largest association of professional economic developers, click here.