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Are you faced with ethical dilemmas in your professional life? Do you have the tools to deal with ethical issues? Economic developers regularly encounter situations that require sound judgment and strength of character. Saying no is not always easy but may be the right thing to do. This session will provide essential instruction on ethics in economic development and will provide you with the tools to foster a culture of high standards in your organization. No theoretical lecture, this workshop will focus on real life ethical situations faced by economic developers where your decisions could mean the difference between success and failure in your career and life. 

Ethics training is a requirement for the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) and Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) recertification processes. CEcDs and EDPs who seek recertification are required to have two hours of ethics training each time they recertify. 

Registration

You must select this workshop when registering for the IEDC 2026 Annual Conference.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call (202) 223-7800.