IEDC

IEDC is the voice of #EconDev. Our members create jobs, develop vibrant neighborhoods, and improve the quality of life in their communities.

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As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, former IEDC Board Chair Edward Nelson, CEcD, FM, HLM, reflects on the historic merger that led to the formation of IEDC.

Watch his message as he shares lessons from his career and his hopes for the future of the profession.

#IEDC100

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IEDC is pleased to announce @Richard_Florida as a featured keynote speaker at #IEDCNewOrleans, October 25–28, 2026!

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his insights on the forces shaping cities, economies, and communities: https://t.co/yxZk56Kk4N

#Keynote

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Join us on Monday, June 15 at 2 PM ET for “From Big Fish to Full Ecosystems: The New Industrial Revolution in Economic Development.”

Hosted by IEDC’s #EmergingLeaders Affinity Group, this webinar is open to all IEDC members.

Register now: https://t.co/NJUBlwcv77

#EconDev

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Meet the instructors behind IEDC’s Economic Development Strategic Planning course.

📅 July 8–9, 2026
⏰ Early bird registration ends June 24

Register today: https://t.co/l3wexvIskd

#EconDev #TrainingCourses #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Explore the latest #EconDev career opportunities from organizations across the country!

Executive Director, Central Vermont Economic Development Corporation

IEDC Request for Proposals, Membership Benefits Survey

Apply now: https://t.co/zWsUhX82FW

#CareerOpportunities

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For IEDC member Mark Morrissey, EcD, CEcD, the power of IEDC membership is the network.

“Economic development is a team sport, and through IEDC, we have a cross-continental network we can rely on when it matters most.”

https://t.co/xvncctwoQy

#EconDev #MembershipTestimonial

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How can cross-border collaboration fuel economic growth? ERC Fellow Leonie Zapata is working with the @ElPasoTXGov to help strengthen trade, partnerships, and opportunity across the El Paso–Juárez region.

Read more via @leagueofcities: https://t.co/0ypqN1ATeS

#ERCFellow

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Congratulations to Jacob Pavlik of @SeattlePartners, our 100th Annual Conference registrant during IEDC’s 100th anniversary year.

Join hundreds of #EconDev professionals in New Orleans, October 25–28, 2026. Register now: https://t.co/GxvZIPWaXy

#IEDC100 #IEDCNewOrleans

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Are you an IEDC member interested in serving on our Board?

Consider nominating a member or yourself for a two-year term starting in 2027 and help shape the future of our profession.

Submit nominations by August 3, 2026:  https://t.co/9w37soXUND

#EconDev #BoardNominations

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As IEDC celebrates 100 years of advancing the economic development profession, IEDC Board Member Maureen Donohue Krauss, FM, reflects on the value of connection, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

#IEDC100 #EconDev100

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Calling all CEcDs! 📣

Join the next CEcD Affinity Group meeting on Thursday, June 9 at 2 PM ET. Connect with fellow Certified Economic Developers, share perspectives, and stay engaged with the issues shaping #EconDev.

Register here: https://t.co/n56ZbHyMXf #CEcD

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Substance use recovery and workforce development are more connected than many realize.

Economic Recovery Corps Fellow Will Warren, CEcD, EDP, explores how recovery-friendly workplace practices can help employers address workforce challenges.

Read more: https://t.co/pRcBLq4IwR

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Meet the instructors behind IEDC���s Real Estate Development & Reuse course.

📅 June 24–25, 2026
⏰ Early bird registration ends June 10

Register: https://t.co/kDNvLF1uYb

#EconDev #TrainingCourses #ProfessionalDevelopment

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Explore the latest #EconDev career opportunities from organizations across the country!

IEDC Request for Proposals, Membership Benefits Survey
Director of Economic Development Authority, @fredcova

Apply now: https://t.co/zWsUhX7uQo

#CareerOpportunities

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📣 Deadline Extended!

There’s still time to submit a session proposal for the 2026 IEDC Annual Conference in New Orleans. The deadline has been extended to Monday, June 8.

Submit your proposal today: https://t.co/366AmAutgQ

#IEDCNewOrleans #EconDev #CallforProposals

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Connect, learn, and grow with IEDC’s Women in Economic Development (WED) Affinity Group.

Join us on June 11 at 2:00 PM ET for this members-only event: https://t.co/VRXWCNIvuj

#WomenInEconDev #EconDev #AffinityGroup

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As IEDC celebrates 100 years, former Board Chair Ioanna T. Morfessis, Ph.D., HLM, reflects on economic development’s enduring purpose: improving lives and creating opportunity for generations to come.

#IEDC100 #EconDev100 #EconomicDevelopment

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Are your economic development KPIs measuring what matters most?

Join IEDC + @ResearchFDI tomorrow, June 2 for "Beyond Jobs: Rethinking KPIs for Modern Investment Attraction" with Amber Hunter and Rob Creamer.

Register: https://t.co/YmMOhOwISp

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Congratulations to ERC Fellow Tiolora Lumbantoruan for being named to Innovation+’s 2026 INNOVATE100 list, recognizing leaders driving innovation across New Jersey.

View the full list here: https://t.co/fVC9qVbAt3

#EconomicRecoveryCorps #EconDev #Innovation

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Join us on June 15 at 2 PM ET for “From Big Fish to Full Ecosystems: The New Industrial Revolution in Economic Development.”

Hosted by IEDC’s #EmergingLeaders Affinity Group, this webinar is open to all IEDC members.

Register now: https://t.co/NJUBlwbXhz

#EconDev