Welcome to the Midwest Community Development Institute (CDI)
Do you want to improve your skills in developing your community?
Do you want to gain credentials as a professional in community and economic development?
Do you want to network with other professionals facing the same challenges?
Midwest CDI may be for you!
WHAT'S NEW
Save the Date for 2012
Join us at the 2012 Midwest CDI from August 6-9 in Moline, IL. Questions? Please email us at info@midwestcdi.org or call 309.298.2237. John or Sandy would be glad to hear from you!WHAT IS THE MIDWEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (CDI)?
CDI is an intensive, fun, invigorating four day training program held each August in Moline, Illinois. The training is practical, hands-on, and comprehensive. You can immediately apply what you learn back home in your community. The program is designed for development professionals, community leaders, and elected officials. The complete CDI program consists of attending three sessions, referred to as Year One, Year Two, and Year Three. Learn more about CDI.
Midwest CDI Believes in Entrepreneurs!
CDI believes in the power and potential of creating new enterprises to boost communities. Read the story about our Entrepreneur of the Month.
Participate in CDI to learn strategies to ramp up entrepreneurship in your community!
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME CERTIFIED AS A PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPER (PCED)?
The Midwest CDI is part of a national training network of six CDI sites that are accredited by the Community Development Council (CDC). CDC administers the PCED certification process in which you can become a Professional Community and Economic Developer. Participating in CDI moves you closer to certification. Learn more about the path to PCED certification.
ALREADY A CDI PARTICIPANT?
If you have participated in a CDI session, you can see photos of past CDIs, news and highlights from other participants, and learn about the Advanced Year.
