Economic & Business Recovery Coordinator

Economic & Business Recovery Coordinator

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Apply proven strategies to stabilize local economies, support small businesses, and restore jobs after disaster. Participants will learn how to engage business leaders, leverage funding, and rebuild stronger local economies.

Course Content

Establishing the Economic Recovery Function
19 Topics
2 Quizzes
Welcome: Your Role in Leading Economic & Business Recovery
Defining the Economic Recovery Coordinator Role
Balancing Immediate Business, Workforce, and Community Priorities
Collaborating Across Local, State, and Nonprofit Partners Effectively
Translating Economic Data and Jargon into Actionable Steps
Identifying Essential Agencies and Partners for Economic Recovery
Creating a Unified Economic Recovery Agenda Across Diverse Missions
Designing Efficient, Low-Burden Coordination Systems
Building a Comprehensive Post-Disaster Economic Resource Map
Clarifying Partner Roles and Reducing Redundancies Early
Clarifying Roles and Redundancies
Supporting Businesses Rapidly Without Creating Bureaucracy
Launching Effective, Rapid Business Outreach Strategies
Utilizing Pre-Disaster Baselines to Rapidly Identify Economic Impacts
Effective Use of Surveys and Rapid Assessments for Decision-Making
Managing Public Expectations and Clear Economic Recovery Messaging
Proactively Engaging Communities in Economic Decision-Making
Maintaining Transparent Economic Progress Reporting
Effective Succession Planning for Economic Recovery Leadership
Documenting Institutional Knowledge and Preparing Successors
Documenting Institutional Knowledge
Economic Resilience & Long-Term Strategy
15 Topics
2 Quizzes
Developing a Multi-Year Economic Recovery and Resilience Strategy
Economic Diversification and Future-Proofing Post-Disaster
Assessing Workforce Disruption, Needs, and Emerging Opportunities
Rapidly Adapting and Funding Workforce Training Post-Disaster
Designing Inclusive Workforce Programs and Reducing Barriers
Building Effective Partnerships: Workforce Boards, Colleges, Employers
Workforce and Education Partnerships
Mapping and Communicating Post-Disaster Loans, Grants, and Tax Relief
Supporting Businesses Through SBA and Other Disaster Loans
Mobilizing CDFIs and Credit Unions for Local Business Support
Tracking Capital Flows and Identifying Gaps
Aligning Housing Programs with Economic Recovery Goals
Attracting and Retaining New Business Investments Post-Disaster
Embracing Technology and Innovation to Accelerate Recovery
Leveraging Green Economy and Sustainability Trends in Recovery
Green Economy in Recovery
State, Federal, and Philanthropic Partnerships
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Effective Collaboration with EDA, HUD, SBA, and State Agencies
Aligning Local Recovery Projects with Regional and Federal Strategies
Positioning Local Projects Competitively for Funding Opportunities
Designing Fundable Economic Recovery Initiatives
Coordinating Donors and Investments Effectively
Communicating Impact Clearly to Maintain Support
Communicating Impact
Sector-Specific Recovery Strategies
14 Topics
2 Quizzes
Strengthening Small Businesses Against Future Disruptions
Streamlining Permitting and Regulatory Processes Post-Disaster
Establishing a One-Stop Business Recovery Center Quickly
Practical Land Banking Strategies to Maintain Economic Stability
Flexible Zoning and Incentives
Assessing and Mitigating Supply Chain Disruptions Post-Disaster
Supporting Businesses Reliant on Critical Infrastructure
Supporting Manufacturing & Industrial Sector Recovery
Accelerating Recovery of Technology and Innovation-Driven Industries
Tech and Innovation Recovery