Professional Learning Laboratory
Blane, Canada Ltd. is pleased to announce the formation of the Professional Learning Laboratory. The Lab is a cooperative effort of ED Solutions, Whittaker Associates, and Blane, Canada Ltd. The Lab’s mission is straight forward…
- Establish an economic development center for excellence in online learning
- Set the upper bar for high quality educational events
- Deliver educational content and challenge conventional thinking
- Insure cost effective learning opportunities for professionals, staff, and volunteer leadership
The Lab offers timely issues as well as basic and advanced educational online learning options important to economic development professionals. Webinars will include topics like: Marketing via Social Media, Technology in Economic Development, Community Building Strategies, and Career Development Strategies.
All Professional Learning Laboratory events are designed for educational purposes. All speakers are paid an honorarium and specifically prohibited from promoting any product. The only exception is a book selected by the Lab as appropriate for economic development professionals.
The Professional Learning Laboratory is a joint venture among:
Dean Whittaker
Mark James
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“I was kind of blown away by the data of that webinar (2007 North American Data Study). I was expecting to be impressed and I was.” MN
“Wonderful program! Things are changing so fast in economic development so it really helps to understand the latest data and trends. It's great to hear some of the realities of what companies are looking for instead of working with assumptions. You always seem to be on the leading edge of effective economic development thinking. Thanks!” GA
“I am always interested in what you have to say. I have learned a lot from you in the short time I have been in the business.” KS
“Thank you, Eric! I enjoyed the webinar. It gave me a new perspective on what we’re trying to accomplish in our community.” TX
“I wanted to congratulate you on the webinar yesterday. I really learned a lot and love the way you challenge the usual thinking.” QC
“I really appreciate the whole webinar concept. As adult learners, "just in time" learning opportunities are often the most effective…. The convenience of taking an hour with no travel required is also a great advantage.” MO
“Your webinars are tremendous for those of us who are off the beaten path.” BC
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