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We will be delivering a one day CPD workshop on Delivering Place Competitiveness in Birmingham on 7th March.

This CPD module is intended as a one-day course to allow delegates to explore the aspects that result in place competitiveness and how this may be influenced. The course considers the definition of place competitiveness, the position of different UK towns and cities and several case study examples. The course is run in a participative manner and is aimed at creating a practical experience with applicability to all economic development practitioners both from the course learning, examples of good and poor practice and the interaction with other delegates.

Topics covered:

• What makes up competitiveness
  
• What can be influenced
• Differences in product for different audiences
• Return on investment
• Promotion
• Delivery model

This one day workshop will run from 9.30am to 4.30pm and will be held at thestudio, 7 Cannon Street, Birmingham, B2 5EP which is in the heart of the city and just 2 minutes walk from Birmingham New Street Station.

The price for IED members is £100, the price for non IED members is £150.

To book your place please visit Eventbrite here.

Previous feedback on this course has been very positive. To read a case-study of this course please click here.

Please note, if you are not yet an IED member, why not consider joining to take advantage of the member rate for this and future CPD events? Get in touch with us at admin@ied.co.uk for further info!