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
Special topics at this year’s CDI: Community Sustainability, Business Site Location, and Economic Stimulus Funds.
Join us in Moline, Illinois August 10-14.
WHAT IS THE MIDWEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (CDI)?
CDI is an intensive, fun, invigorating five 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.
2009 MIDWEST CDI
CDI 2009 will be held from August 10-14 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Moline, IL. It promises to be our best CDI ever! Learn more about the schedule, planned activities, location, travel information, etc.for the 2009 Midwest CDI.
Hear what others say about their experience attending CDI
Shannon Ruh - Hoopeston, IL | Transcript
Shari Albrecht - Illinois DCEO | Transcript
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.
