Writing Skills for Business Economists and Analysts

July 29, 2026 · Four Seasons Hotel · Washington, DC

1 day · 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM 

NABE’s Writing Skills for Business Economists and Analysts course provides essential skills and tools needed for effective communication of technical information to clients and end users of varying levels of sophistication.  More course information

Participants are encouraged to bring a one-to-three page writing sample with them to the course. Your writing sample will be used throughout the day in various activities to identify and modify for the following:

  • Audience – is it appropriate?
  • Purpose statement
  • Document organization for readability and flow
  • Document clarity and conciseness
  • Identifying your voice
  • Document layout and design

To get the most out of this class, please bring a sample of something you are working on or have recently written. While many organizations use template-driven documents, we do not recommend those for the class exercises.

Registration Details

Early-Bird Rates

NABE Member: $550
U.S. Government Employee: $625
Non-Member: $700

Early-Bird Deadline: June 24, 2026
Rates increase $50 after June 24. Registration will remain open while space is available.

REGISTER ONLINE

Or download the registration form and email to [email protected].
Please note: a $25 processing fee applies.

Location

Four Seasons Hotel
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-0444

 

Scholarships Available

The NABE Foundation supports professional development in business economics through scholarship opportunities for eligible NABE courses. Details and application links below.

NABE Course Scholarships

Open |Apply here by June 24

Support for eligible NABE courses, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eligible applicants:

  • A student in a CBE University Partnership Program, or
  • Professionals who meet all of the following:
    • Currently employed in a role using economic concepts or tools
    • Completed a four-year degree from an accredited university
    • At least one year of work experience using economic concepts or tools

Recently Unemployed Scholarship for NABE Courses

Open | Apply here by June 24

Designed to help professionals stay connected and keep skills current during a career transition.

Eligible applicants:

  • Recently unemployed and actively seeking a new position in economics or statistics, or
  • Have accepted an early retirement package and plan to begin a job search for a position within six months

 

Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Policy – Education Courses

This policy applies to all NABE Education courses (including CBE courses). All cancellation or transfer requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. The program start date is defined as the first day of the course.

Timing Before Program Start Standard Registrations Scholarship Recipients
30+ days Full refund, minus $75 administrative fee One-time transfer to a future offering within the scholarship window (no fee)
14–29 days No refund; one-time credit toward a future course of equal/lesser value (valid 12 months). $150 transfer fee applies. One-time transfer to a future offering within the scholarship window; $150 transfer fee applies
13 days or fewer / no-shows No refund or credit available No transfers allowed

Substitutions:
Substitution requests will be considered upon written request submitted at least 4 business days prior to the program start date. Approval of substitutions is at NABE’s discretion.

Emergency Exceptions:
Exceptions will be considered only in cases of documented medical emergencies or serious personal hardship. Requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected] within 7 days of the program start date. All decisions are at NABE’s sole discretion.

About the Instructor

Emilie Booth

Emilie Booth has over 30 years' experience in training development/delivery and organizational development for a wide variety of clients across the country, including Chevron Corporation, Shell Oil Company, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Duke Energy, US Physical Therapy, Inc., and Halliburton. Prior to starting her own company, Ms. Booth was the human resources manager for a large financial institution with employees nationwide. She was responsible for all phases of the human resources function, including the development and delivery of the staff and management training programs used by her employer. Ms. Booth holds a degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a master’s degree from the University of Houston.