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Welcome to the Midwest Community Development Institute (CDI)

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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

The 2010 Midwest CDI will be held in Moline, Illinois August 9-12. JOIN US!!

2010 Field Trips Announced

2010 Training Materials

WHAT IS THE MIDWEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE (CDI)?

CDI Manual

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.

2010 MIDWEST CDI

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CDI 2010 will be held from August 9-12 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 2010 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)?

Community Development Council

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.

Register today!

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