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Casey Verburg, CEcD, MPA, senior economic developer for ElectriCities of NC, recently became a Certified Economic Developer. By passing the rigorous, two-part exam, CEcDs prove their comprehensive knowledge of the field and readiness to tackle economic development challenges. What was the most important thing you learned while earning your CEcD? The world of economic development is constantly changing—from new and emerging industries to diversity initiatives to technology. Building a foundation of the basics of economic development can help practitioners prepare themselves and their communities for the changes. How will your CEcD help you in your work? My CEcD increases my network on a local and global level. Earning my ...

ED Now recently caught up with Don Iannone, former CUED and AEDC board member, who retired from economic development at the end of 2016 after four decades.

IEDC has released its latest Economic Development Research Partners (EDRP) report titled "Leading and Managing Next-Level EDOs: Leveraging Technology," which encourages EDOs to devise intentional strategies for adopting new technology.

At IEDC’s Annual Conference in September, the Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program hosted the Future of Economic Development roundtable discussion session. The session examined four trends impacting EDOs: quiet hiring, staying knowledgeable in a rapidly expanding industry, strategic planning in a post-pandemic world, and integrating technology and data tools.

IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and submit your entry by April 14. The Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs, partnerships, and marketing materials, and the year’s most influential economic development leaders. These prestigious awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Receiving an award showcases your achievements and impact in the field, and winners are recognized at IEDC's Annual Conference. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Sync ...

IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program recognizes organizational excellence in the areas of internal and external operations, structures, and procedures. This series profiles recently accredited AEDOs, putting some of economic development's highest-performing organizations in the spotlight. This edition: McKinney (Texas) Economic Development Corporation.

The Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) and How It Will Change the Business Landscape was a session at IEDC’s 2022 Economic Future Forum. The Fifth Industrial Revolution (5IR) was defined during the presentation as technology that enhances quality of life and the digital landscape in which business and society live, especially inventions such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), digital platforms, and virtual and augmented reality. 5IR differs from the Fourth Industrial Revolution in that it focuses on keeping people in the workforce as well as using sustainable environmental practices. The session aimed to answer questions such as: What does 5IR mean for land use? What do these technologies mean for ...

IEDC is accepting submissions for the 2022 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards through May 13. The following projects won Gold in 2021 in the Partnerships with Educational Institutions category: City of Tucson (Ariz.) and Pima Community College Thrive in the 05 In 2019 the City of Tucson (Ariz.) Office of Economic Initiatives partnered with Pima Community College workforce development to create a jointly funded community outreach program manager position to enhance workforce and economic development efforts in the “Thrive in the 05” area (85705 ZIP code, which includes the Miracle Mile Historic District and gateway to Highway 80). This collaborative partnership aligns the $53.4-million expansion of the ...