Description

The Economic Development Financial Professional (EDFP) certification is a top choice among Michigan's economic developers who seek credentials to grow their skills in economic development.

About EDFP

The Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) Certification Program™ is a rigorous, four-course training series that explores the skills essential for the successful practice of economic development:

• business credit and real estate finance analysis techniques, 
• loan packaging procedures, 
• negotiating and problem solving skills, 
• and deal structuring techniques.

Participants in the EDFP Certification Program build the capacity to translate development opportunities into results for their communities.

Candidates for EDFP Certification
Professionals working at every level and for every sector of the economic, housing and community development profession: 

• Federal, State and Local Governments; 
• Nonprofits: national, regional and neighborhood-based; 
• philanthropic foundations and individuals; 
• community banking; 
• tax credit syndicators and investors; 
• and legal, accounting, and development partners.

Experienced EDFP Instructors
As deal-doers themselves working in communities across the country in support of Grow America’s mission, course instructors bring a wealth of experience and a timely perspective to every training. 

About the Webinar

Corey Leon, a long-time instructor and a long-time MEDA member and supporter, will walk you through the EDFP certification process, the courses, the time commitment, costs, and answer your questions.

Gain Perspective from Michigan EDFPs
MEDA has also invited EDFP's from our membership to share their experience with certification, including going through the process and how the content and training has enhanced their careers.

Speakers

Corey Leon, EDFP, HDFP, CEcD, Senior Field Director, Training and Technical Advisory Services, Grow America (formerly NDC)
James Reed, Assistant Director, Grow America
Khalfani Stephens, CEcD, EDFP, Deputy Mayor, City of Pontiac
Others TBD

Cancellation Policy

While this session is free, we appreciate your cancelling as soon as you know that you cannot attend, but at least 24 hours in advance. Send your cancellation to Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org.