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Issue: 996 Date: 9/24/2009
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抗擊蕭條 三方攜手推出經濟培訓課程
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, ULI AND SLU OFFER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE
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【時報訊】在當今的經濟形勢下，城郡與發展實體都承載了很大壓力，如何能夠有效降低成本經濟成長，是一個尤為重要的話題。為了幫助市政機關解決這些困擾，聖路易郡和經濟委員會，聖路易大學以及Urban Land Institution(ULI)-聖路易地區委員會共同努力，推出了一個為期八周的證書課程。該課程以經濟發展為主題，將於2009年10月1日起開課。
該培訓課程面向經濟發展與公共服務領域的專業人員開設，為經濟發展實踐基礎提供強化指導。課程將經濟發展、組織、計畫、實施經濟發展活動及專案與實踐聯繫在一起。
聖路易郡郡長Charlie A. Dooley表示：“這一項課程能夠幫助市長、市議會成員、市政工作人員以及議會更好理解發展的複雜性。ULI和聖路易大學這兩個享有盛譽的組織加盟我們，為地區經濟的發展做出貢獻，是一件振奮人心的好消息。”該課程的教員主要由公共與私人經濟發展活動領域中的各種專業實踐者組成，他們將為學員提供計畫與規劃、綠色開發、交易結構、市場以及房地產開發方面的進修課程。ULI-聖路易地區的主席Jerry Crylen說：“政府內部的合作是維持區域經濟發展生機和活力的核心，理解經濟發展各個方面的狀況是績效合作的重中之重。”
聖路易大學公共政策研究院院長Bob Cropf認為這次課程的開設十分及時且必要。“在當今的經濟發展中，城郡領導必須瞭解經濟發展的最佳過程。這個培訓項目在學術和實踐兩個層面上都適當地強化了當地官員們的能力。”
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, ULI AND SLU OFFER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COURSE
Given the economic conditions of today, there is a great deal of pressure on cities, counties and development entities to manage costs and find ways to grow economically. To help address these concerns, St. Louis County and the Economic Council, Saint Louis University and Urban Land Institute-St. Louis District Council have developed an eight-week Certificate Program in Economic Development beginning October 1, 2009.
The program provides intensive instruction on the fundamentals of economic development practice. The training course is designed for economic development and public service professionals either new to the field or who wish to have a better understanding of economic development. The course integrates practical perspectives on economic development, organizing, planning, and operating economic development activities and programs.
"This program is targeted to help mayors, city council members, city staff, and chambers to better understand the complex world of development," said St. Louis County Executive Charlie A. Dooley. "I am pleased that two renowned organizations like ULI and Saint Louis University will be partnering with us to serve the region."
Instructors are composed of distinguished practitioners who are experts in a wide range of public and private economic development activities. They will provide progressive curriculum including planning and zoning, green development, deal structuring, marketing, and real estate development.
"Intergovernmental cooperation is central to sustaining regional growth and vitality, and understanding all aspects of economic development is central to effective cooperation," said Jerry Crylen, chairman of the Urban Land Institute-St. Louis District. "Informed public leaders mean smarter development projects and long-term sustainability for communities. This comprehensive certificate program is the answer〞all civic leaders should have one of these certificates on their office wall."
Bob Cropf, chairman of the public policy studies department for Saint Louis University sees this as a timely and important effort for everyone. "In today＊s economy, it increasingly important for cities and counties to understand the best process for growth," said Cropf. "This education program will benefit local officials and staff by combining both the academic and practical aspects of proper economic development techniques." |
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