Emerging Leaders
The Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee is a place created within IEDC to accelerate motivated professionals who have been in the industry five years or less on a path to future leadership. It represents an opportunity to connect our current leaders with new talent and perspectives in hopes that we can shake-up convention and redefine success. Do you want to grow professionally and create connections through mentorship and beyond that last a lifetime? Join the Emerging Leaders advisory committee. Beyond training courses and certification, IEDC offers free webinars, conference programming, virtual meetups, and mentorship opportunities to emerging leader members.
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Emerging Leaders Advisory Committee
This committee advises IEDC on matters important to the emerging leader economic development professionals and students of economic development related disciplines. It meets several times a year and recommends programming that is relevant to the younger set, assists with communication to this demographic and those interested in supporting young professionals, and provides general guidance to the organization on engaging young people. The Emerging Leader Advisory Committee provides an outlet for those professionals who have been in the industry five years or less to become more involved in the organization.
For more information on IEDC advisory committees and getting involved, click here.
Emerging Leaders Mentorship Program
This is an initiative for Emerging Leaders to get connected with a mentor and open to developing professionals looking to make connections with someone to help with career planning, receiving fresh perspectives and insight when making difficult decisions, and access to a sounding board for opportunities. The possibilities are endless!
Complete this form if you’d like to be a mentor or are looking for a mentor.
Email Maria Berg-Stark [email protected] with additional questions.
Student Membership
IEDC Memberships are available to students interested in member benefits, please note IEDC will require verification of enrollment.
Annual Conference Programming
Looking for chances to network with other emerging leaders? Keep an eye out for these programs at the next Annual Conference:
Emerging Leaders Networking Event
Are you an emerging leader development professional? Come get involved with your fellow professionals, have a good time, and take this opportunity to expand your networking field.
First Time Attendee Orientation
Interested in learning how to successfully navigate your first IEDC Annual Conference? Find everything you need to know to make the most of your time and experience at this event. Meet and network with other first time conference attendees, IEDC Board members and leadership to maximize your conference experience.
Emerging Leaders Lunch and Learn
Exclusively designed for emerging leaders in the economic development industry. Discover the keys to economic transformation and innovative success in today's evolving landscape. We'll delve into success metrics, share best practices, real-world case studies showcasing adaptive economic development programs tailored to community needs. This transformative event will feature insights from economic development professionals representing communities of all sizes. Don't miss this unique opportunity to advance your career and be inspired by innovation leaders in the economic development field. After the session, participants will have the opportunity to sit and have lunch together to continue conversations and make lasting connections.
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