Welcome to Heartland!

April 22 - 26, 2019

Adam's Pointe Conference Center | Blue Springs, Missouri

Registration is now open!

Comments from Heartland 2018 Grads:

"Never thought I could take in so much info. I love Heartland!"

"Wow! What a great kick start to my career in economic development."

"Thank you! Really elevated my confidence and knowledge of the profession."

Heartland Economic Development Course
University of Northern Iowa
Institute for Decision Making
113 Business and Community Services Bldg.
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0186

Office: (319)273-6944
           (800)782-9520
FAX:    (319)273-2787

Email: heartland-edc@uni.edu

Presented By: Heartland Economic Development Course, Inc., with the Institute for Decision Making at the University of Northern Iowa, in partnership with the Kansas Economic Development Alliance, Professional Developers of Iowa, Missouri Economic Development Council, Nebraska Economic Developers Association, Oklahoma Professional Economic Development Council (OEDC) and South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development.

The HEDC is accredited by the International Economic Development Council, which accredits a number of Basic Economic Development Courses (BEDC) that provide the foundation for entry-level economic development practitioners, allied professionals, community leaders and volunteers. The HEDC and other basic courses serve as the equivalent to IEDC’s Introduction to Economic Development Course for those interested in the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Certification through IEDC..