IEDC 2025 Annual Conference

September 14-17 | Detroit, Michigan

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CEcD Exam

Jul 18, 2025

CEcD Exam - Multiple Choice/Short Answer & Essay Testing

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CEcD Exam

Jul 28, 2025

CEcD Exam - Oral Interview

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About IEDC

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,500 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind.

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There's strength in numbers. Being a member of IEDC allows you to tap into a wealth of resources, including the latest news, trends, and research related to economic development. Add your voice to IEDC's advocacy efforts, helping to lead policy discussions that will impact your work and your community. Move your career forward with unmatched professional development and networking opportunities, including two certifications and three annual gatherings. Ready to join your peers as a member of the world's largest economic development association?

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IEDC takes great pride in acknowledging our sponsors, who stand as prominent service providers and visionary leaders within the realm of economic development. Their invaluable support forms the cornerstone of IEDC's ability to deliver the high-caliber resources, services, and events that our members have come to rely upon and cherish.

We invite you to join us in expressing our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors and encourage you to explore their websites and make personal connections with them at our upcoming events.