100031 Virginia Institute for Economic Development - VIED | Virginia Tech Continuing and Professional Education

Overview

October 29-30, 2025

Overview

October 29-30, 2025

The Virginia Institute for Economic Development (VIED) provides training in the economic development process and outlines how this process is used to benefit Virginia's cities, counties, and towns in furthering economic growth and prosperity. During this two-day course, industry professionals will focus on the fundamentals of economic development and what the fundamentals mean to economic developers in Virginia. Participants will get a picture of "who to call" and "how to get things done" as economic developers in Virginia.

The VIED program is designed to serve the needs of new economic development professionals; economic development staff; and economic development professionals in Virginia. Local government officials and volunteer community leaders can benefit as well.

Learn about the four fundamentals of economic development: business recruitment; business retention and expansion; entrepreneurship and small business development; and tourism.
Learn how Virginia's history and public policy impact the Commonwealth's economic development programs at a local, regional, and state level.
Learn strategies to build assets in your community.
Learn the role that partners play in the economic development process.

For further information about the Institute, please contact Connie Long at connie@associationbuilders.com.

For more information regarding registration procedures, contact the conference registrar at (540) 231-5182.

Location Information

Location:

Virginia Housing Conference Center
4224 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Agenda/Schedule

Day 1:
8:15 am – 8:45 am – Breakfast/Registration
8:45 am – 5:00 pm – Programming/Lunch/Breaks

Day 2:
7:00 am – 8:15 am: Breakfast
8:30 am – 12:00 pm: Programming/Breaks

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100031 - 563678

2025

Available

Virginia Institute for Economic Development - VIED

Oct 29, 2025 to Oct 30, 2025

Discussion

8:15AM to 5:00PM

Oct 29, 2025

Discussion

7:00AM to 12:00PM

Oct 30, 2025

Schedule and Location

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13.8

Off Campus

Fees starting at

$415.00

Section Notes

For the most up-to-date information related to this program, please visit: https://register.cpe.vt.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=80368

A limited number of hotel rooms are available at:
Fairfield Inn & Suites Richmond Innsbrook
9937 Mayland Drive Richmond, Virginia

Utilize the following link to make a reservation:Book lodging arrangements here.

Refund and Cancellation Policy: Refund requests must be received 14 calendar days prior to the program start date. A $30 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. Requests should be sent by email or by initiating a drop request through the student portal in our online registration system. As an alternative to a refund, you may send a substitute at no additional cost. Please contact us at 540-231-5182 or e-mail cpeinfo@vt.edu to request a substitution. Please note: refunds will not be issued for no-shows or for cancellations received on or after the program start date. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollments or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

Anyone requesting special requirements for this program should contact cpeinfo@vt.edu.

100031 - Virginia Institute for Economic Development - VIED

Overview

October 29-30, 2025

Overview

October 29-30, 2025

Location Information

Agenda/Schedule

100031 - 563678

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