Fuel the Growth - BHSU-IEDC Basic Economic Development Course -2025Advancing Economic Development in Communities

BASIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE - REGISTRATION FORM

Welcome to the official registration page for Fuel the Growth - BHSU-IEDC Basic Economic Development Course – 2025!

This Basic Economic Development Course is specifically serves to strengthen and elevate all those engaged (directly and indirectly) in economic development and committed to positive, sustainable growth in our communities.

This Course is designed for economic development professionals, board members, and partners as well as elected officials and local community business leaders. This Course includes valuable information on various economic development topics including workforce development, business retention and expansion, small business and entrepreneurship development. Fuel the Growth - BHSU-IEDC Basic Economic Development Course - 2025 is hosted by Black Hills State University and will be held at Black Hills State University-Rapid City (BHSU-RC; near Exit 61) from October 6-9, 2025. Please note that this Course is offered in-person only; therefore, Zoom and Livestream will not be available. The Tuition for this Course is $850 per person. Refunds are available up to 14 days prior to the start of the course.

This economic development training is a collaborative effort between Black Hills State University - Rapid City (BHSU-RC) and the Fuel the Growth - BHSU-IEDC Basic Economic Development Course – 2025 sponsors.

This is an IEDC-accredited Basic Economic Course. All Fuel the Growth - BHSU-IEDC Basic Economic Development Course - 2025 registrants who participate in the full 4-day Course will be awarded a certificate from IEDC.

Lodging Information: Fuel the Growth - BHSU-IEDC Basic Economic Development Course – Rapid City Discount Code

We’re pleased to offer a special discount for participants attending the Fuel the Growth -BHSU-IEDC Basic Economic Development Course in Rapid City from October 6th–9th, 2025.

Please see below for the exclusive Marriott discount code available at Liv Hospitality’s Watiki properties in Rapid City. This code is valid for stays at the Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, and Courtyard by Marriott.

Online Booking Code: B5870

(Guests may book online or by calling the hotel and referencing this code.)

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