Certified Economic Developer Program

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You have the experience, skills, and knowledge of a great economic developer. Now get recognized for your achievements through the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) program.

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IEDC’s Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs) are acknowledged around the world as having achieved the pinnacle of excellence in the economic development field.

The Certified Economic Developers (CEcD) is the leading industry designation. The CEcD program gives you the opportunity to develop core competencies across the breadth of topics necessary to being a well-rounded and successful economic developer. And there is simply no substitute for CEcD certification when competing for top jobs in the field.

Congratulations, New CEcDs

Oklahoma City, OK played host to the newest class of CEcDs. The Oklahoma City CEcD exam was administered in conjunction with the 2010 IEDC How You Build It Conference. By passing the two-day rigorous exam, these new CEcDs proved they are able to quickly diagnose issues and determine effective strategies and action plans to resolve challenges, improve programs, and increase economic impact.

The following 8 individuals have proven their commitment to growth and excellence in economic development through achievement of the CEcD designation. IEDC congratulates:

• Marcia Ashford, CEcD
  City of Bonner Springs Bonner Springs, KS

• David Ellis, CEcD
  Plano Economic Development Board
  Plano, TX

• Kedrick Ellison, CEcD
  City of Phoenix - Community & Economic Development Department
  Phoenix, AZ

• Randal Levingston, CEcD
  DeSoto Economic Development Corporation
  Desoto, TX

• Doug Redmond, CEcD
  Development Authority of Jones County
  Cataula, GA

• Diane Lynn Richardson, CEcD
  Lawrence County Economic Development Corp.
  New Castle, PA

• Miriam Russell, CEcD
  Louisiana Department of Economic Development
  Collinston, LA

• Stephanie Salazar, CEcD
  Salazar & Associates
  Denver, CO

A Letter from the Certification Committee Chair

"CEcDs are recognized for acquiring a broad knowledge and understanding of the tools and programs of economic development that will enrich any community." Read the full text of the welcome letter from Certification Committee Chair, Thomas L. Harned, CEcD.

• Technology-led Economic Development
August 26-27 | Lansing, MI

• Workforce Development
September 23-24 | Columbus, OH

• Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies
October 7-8 | Atlanta, GA

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