The City of Kingman has been awarded a competitive statewide scholarship by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), supporting professional development for its Economic Development Department. Jeremy Palmer, the city’s newly appointed Economic Development Project Manager, successfully obtained the Tim Kanavel Memorial Scholarship within his first two months on the job, making Kingman one of only two recipients in Arizona. n nThe funding will cover full registration for the AAED’s 2026 Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC), saving the city $645 in training expenses. Scheduled for January 26–29, 2026, at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale, the program is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and offers comprehensive instruction in economic development strategy, budgeting, ethics, workforce planning, infrastructure, business retention, and real estate redevelopment. n nThese training components align closely with Kingman’s goals of promoting sustainable growth and broadening its economic base. The initiative also reflects the city’s dedication to operational efficiency and responsible use of public funds by enhancing internal capabilities without incurring additional costs. n nAwarded annually, the Tim Kanavel Memorial Scholarship honors influential Arizona development professionals Ben Warren and Tim Kanavel. It is reserved for practitioners with less than five years of experience, with selection based on potential community impact. n n“This scholarship represents a meaningful investment in Kingman’s economic future,” said Bennett Bratley, the city’s Economic Development Director. “By securing this training opportunity, the City is strengthening its capacity to support businesses, encourage investment, and plan for responsible growth.” n nFor further details on the AAED and the Basic Economic Development Course, visit: https://aaed.com/career-center/professional-development/. n— news from Signals AZ
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Kingman Earns Scholarship to Enhance Economic Planning
Text to speech audio articles made possible by CAST11 Talking Glass Media n nThe City of Kingman is pleased to announce it has been awarded a highly competitive statewide scholarship through the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), supporting professional training for the City’s Economic Development Department. n nJeremy Palmer, the City of Kingman’s new Economic Development Project Manager, applied for the scholarship on behalf of the City shortly after joining the department. Within his first two months in the role, Palmer successfully secured the Tim Kanavel Memorial Scholarship, making the City of Kingman one of only two recipients statewide. n nThe scholarship funds participation in the Arizona Association for Economic Development’s 2026 Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC), covering the full course registration fee and saving the City $645 in training costs. The course will take place January 26–29, 2026, at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale and is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The Basic Economic Development Course provides foundational instruction in organizing and managing economic development initiatives, finance and budgeting, ethics, community development, entrepreneurship, workforce development, real estate development and reuse, infrastructure, and business retention and expansion. These focus areas directly support the City’s ongoing efforts to foster sustainable economic growth and diversify Kingman’s local economy. n nParticipation in the BEDC also supports the City’s commitment to professional excellence and fiscal responsibility. The scholarship allows Kingman to expand internal expertise while minimizing costs, ensuring taxpayer dollars are used efficiently. n nThe Tim Kanavel Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually by AAED in honor of long-standing Arizona economic development leaders Ben Warren and Tim Kanavel. Eligibility is limited to Arizona-based economic development practitioners with fewer than five years of experience, with selection based on the anticipated benefit to the applicant’s organization and community. n n“This scholarship represents a meaningful investment in Kingman’s economic future,” said Bennett Bratley, the City’s Economic Development Director. “By securing this training opportunity, the City is strengthening its capacity to support businesses, encourage investment, and plan for responsible growth.” n nFor more information about the Arizona Association for Economic Development and the Basic Economic Development Course, visit: https://aaed.com/career-center/professional-development/. n nCatch up with the news and read more stories from the River Cities.