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Join us June 9-12, 2025, for the CDI Southeast Community Development Institute! The mission of the Community Development Institute is to empower people with the knowledge and skills necessary to proactively improve the physical and human resources of their communities, thereby increasing the quality of life for all citizens. CDI can effectively and positively impact economic and social development by building the capacity of individuals and communities through practical, interactive and comprehensive training designed to meet the needs of economic and community development professionals working in a fast-paced environment. Participants are exposed to a comprehensive, applied approach to community and economic development. In addition to showcasing knowledge from successful practitioners, CDI also offers valuable networking and peer‐to‐peer learning opportunities. Who Should Attend? Participants include community and economic development practitioners; city, county and state officials and community volunteers; non-profit staff and board members; chamber staff; private industry; municipal districts; and academics. Attendees will expand their ability to identify community assets, set goals, encourage collaboration and respond to various economic and quality of life issues. PCED Certification Enhance your career by becoming a Professional Community and Economic Developer. CDI helps prepare you for this nationally recognized certification offered through the Community Development Council. Application and eligibility information are available at cdcouncil.com. Pre-registration for the exam is required 45 days in advance. PCED certification is optional and not required for CDI attendance. CDI Across the Nation CDI Southeast is part of a national network of training sites endorsed by the Community Development Council, a nationally recognized non-profit organization with the mission of advancing the practice and profession of community development. For more information about the CDC and CDI site locations, visit cdcouncil.com.