IEDC Presents: Economic Development Credit Analysis Training Course

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Original message from: eway@iedconline.org

The International Economic Development Council Presents:



Economic Development Credit Analysis Training Course

http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT ('http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT')



In partnership with the Montana Economic Developers Association (MEDA) and
the National Development Council (NDC)



View the agenda: http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#agenda ('http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#agenda')

Check out our expert instructors:
http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#instructors ('http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#instructors')

Register today:
http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#registration ('http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#registration')



Date: October 6-8, 2008

Location: Butte, MT



As many communities have programs aimed at encouraging the growth of local
small businesses, economic developers often need to learn how to assess
the viability of these businesses. In this course, participants are given
an overview of business financing needs and available private financing
options, as well as how the public sector can complement bank financing.



This course is very hands-on! Students should bring a calculator this
course.



Learn how to read important financial reports, including:

* Financial statements
* Balance sheets
* The profit and loss statement



Who should Attend?

Anyone involved in:

* Micro-financing
* Small business development
* Main street development
* Real estate development
* Neighborhood revitalization
* Local businesses



Course Highlights:

* Business credit analysis
* Profit and loss statements
* Quality indicators
* Analyzing business credit worthiness
* Where a company sometimes hides cash
* Assets, liabilities and net worth accounts
* Making credit decisions
* Economic development financing programs
* Structuring loans
* Underwriting loans



Participants Will Leave Knowing:

* How to work with business owners to assess a small business's
financial strengths and weaknesses.
* How to determine if the company pays its suppliers on time,
collects its receivables, and controls costs to make a profit.
* The basics of structuring deals for small businesses that often
combine public and private sector financing programs.



Visit the IEDC website and register today!
http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#registration ('http://www.iedconline.org/?p=Training_Credit_MT#registration')



Economic Development Credit Analysis is part of a series of 12 training
courses offered by the IEDC. To learn about our other courses, visit:
www.iedconline.org <http://www.iedconline.org/> ('http://www.iedconline.org/>')





Erin Way

Marketing & Media Relations

734 15th Street NW, Suite 900

Washington, DC 20005

Tel: (202) 942-9474

Fax: (202) 223-4745

eway@iedconline.org



The U.S. has entered an era of sustained high energy prices, and the
consequences are complicated and far-reaching. Join IEDC and a panel of
experienced economic developers in our next web seminar, October 2nd, to
discuss the impact of increasing energy prices on economic development and
what communities can do to adjust and prosper. Visit
<http://www.iedconline.org/> ('http://www.iedconline.org/>') www.iedconline.org to register today.



Join IEDC in Atlanta, October 19-22, for the world's largest annual
gathering of economic developers, as industry leaders break down the
current issues and new models essential for communities looking to capture
the growth brought by the booming world population. Visit
<http://www.iedconline.org/> ('http://www.iedconline.org/>') www.iedconline.org to learn more.