In partnership with Community Development Institute (CDI) Central at the University of Central Arkansas, the Bossier Chamber of Commerce hosts CDI in Bossier City.
This training, which will take place over the course of three weeks during 2024, builds the capacity of individuals and communities to positively impact economic and social development. Participants move through the program in a cohort and are exposed to a comprehensive, applied approach to the field of community and economic development. Download our flyer to further explain the Institute HERE!
If you have an interest in making your community a better place to live, work, play and learn - we want YOU to experience CDI with us.
DIRECTORS: Jessica Hemingway, PCED, and Lisa Johnson, co-direct the Louisiana site of CDI. Both have participated in three years of CDI Central as well as the advanced year course. Jessica has taken the test to certify as a Professional Community and Economic Developer, one of only 5 in Louisiana, and something attendees can do after completing the third round of training (Session III in Louisiana).
GRADUATES: The first cohort of CDI Central in Louisiana has graduated 24 individuals. 6 have already taken the PCED exam and PASSED, while other graduates are signed up to test in 2025!
INSTRUCTORS: The institute's faculty consists of development professionals from the corporate, academic, non-profit, and government sectors from North Louisiana and the mid-South.
CURRICULUM: The curriculum is delivered through various formats including a combination of lecture, small group discussions, simulations, and individual projects. The focus is on active, rather than passive learning.
REGISTRATION: Interested in participating in 2025? You can register HERE!
Registration is $1,800 for the entire year - three sessions - of CDI.
DATES: February 18-21, June 16-19, September 29-Oct. 2
PLACE: Thanks to our host sponsor - Louisiana Tech University - we will host all three sessions at the Louisiana Tech Academic Success Center building, 6220 E Texas Street, Building H of Bossier Parish Community College, Bossier City, LA 71111.
SPONSORS: The program is underwritten by Louisiana Economic Development as well as a host of other supporters. We are currently looking for corporate sponsors to help us provide this training as well as donors to scholarship participants. Email Jessica for more information!
WANT TO KNOW MORE? Check out CDI Central HERE! Check out the Community Development Council HERE! Read more about the Professional Community and Economic Developer certification HERE!
Presenting Sponsor: Louisiana Economic Development
Host Sponsor: Louisiana Tech
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.
