| Date | Location | Registration fee | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 24, 2024 | ONLINE | $195 - $295 |
| Start time | 9:30am EST | End time | 4:30pm EST |
Overview
The purpose of the seminar is to provide an accessible and practical introduction to using data in economic development. The goal is to demonstrate how the use of data leads to better decision making and strategic planning. Through instruction and hands on learning, participants will learn how to find and interpret data, including data/analysis that is relevant to their specific needs/community.
Participants need not possess a background in math, statistics or economics.
Speakers
Paul Knafelc
Paul Knafelc is an economic researcher as well as founder and President of Community Benchmarks Inc. He has established a reputation for innovative data products and for rigorous research approaches which have been used by private and public sector organizations to direct strategic initiatives and make evidence-based decisions. A distinct advantage of Paul’s practice is his deep knowledge of, and expertise with, Statistics Canada data sources, methodologies and custom data tabulations procedures. Paul also teaches a graduate course, ERS 619 Regional Economic Analysis, with the Economic Development program at the University of Waterloo
Registration fees
| Early bird | $195 + HST |
| After October 10, 2024 | $295 + HST |