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

 Washington, DC
iedconline.org
Joined May 2013
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Lead the conversation on the future of #EconDev! Submit a session proposal for the 2027 IEDC Leadership Summit, Feb. 7–9. Proposals are due Oct. 2, 2026. Share your expertise and help shape the conversation.
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Global connections create new opportunities for businesses and communities. Join Yvonne Zhao, Cynthia Traore & Justin Heather for Foreign Direct Investment & Exporting to explore strategies for attracting investment & expanding into new markets. #EconDev #ProfessionalDevelopment
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New Orleans Friday. Join us at Annual Conference for Fortified for the Future: Resilience as Economic Strategy, moderated by Mandi Mitchell, with Cynthia Lee-Sheng, Carol Markowitz, Beaux Jones and Meagan Williams. Register: neworleans.iedconline.org/ Day 70 of 100 #Countdown100
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Public trust shapes economic development far beyond land use. Join the CEcD Affinity Group Oct. 6 at 2 PM for a conversation with Troy Wayman and Christopher Lloyd on public perception, trust and #EconDev. Register: iedconline-org.zoom.us/meeti…
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Explore the latest #EconDev career opportunities from organizations across the country! City Manager, City of Princeton, TX: iedconline.org/career-opport… VP / Chief Economic Development Officer, One Southern Indiana: iedconline.org/career-opport… #CareerOpportunities
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#TBT The 2006 IEDC Economic Development Summit was the largest legislative event of the year for economic development, held in Washington, D.C. 20 years later, we’re bringing together more than 1,500 #EconDev professionals to New Orleans. Register now: neworleans.iedconline.org/
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Our next New Member Orientation is Wednesday, September 30 at 2:00 PM ET! This free webinar is designed for new members and current members who want to maximize IEDC engagement opportunities and member benefits. Register here: iedconline-org.zoom.us/meeti… #EconDev
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Know an economic development leader whose impact deserves the spotlight? Submit your nomination for IEDC’s Industry Leaders Awards by Friday, October 2. Apply here: iedc.secure-platform.com/awa… #EconDev #ExcellenceAwards
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Spotlight Wednesday. Melissa Amedeo is building connections and finding community through IEDC. Learn more about our affinity groups: iedconline.org/pages/advisor… Day 68 of 100. #IEDC100 #CountdownTo100
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Don’t miss a milestone conversation between global economic development leaders this evening, Sept. 22 at 7:00 PM ET! Join IEDC and Economic Development Australia for “Looking Back, Leading Forward." Register: iedconline.org/events/2026/0…
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Join us virtually September 23 at 2 PM for IEDC Peer Perspectives, a new space for economic development professionals to connect, swap ideas, tackle challenges and support one another. Register: iedconline-org.zoom.us/meeti… #PeerPerspectives #Networking
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Then: #EconDev often started with a phone call Now: #EconDev practitioners build the groundwork before the call comes. What are you building today to prepare for tomorrow? #IEDC100
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Join @SomersetCntyNJ’s Jessica Paolini and David Gelfand for “Economic Resiliency in Practice: Bridging the Gap Between Responsibility and Measurement.” 📅 September 22, 2026 🕛 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET Register: iedconline.org/events/2026/0… #Webinar #EconDev
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Earn your FDIP certification with @ResearchFDI Academy and take the next step in your investment attraction career. Get started today: researchfdi.com/service/fdi-…
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Milestone Monday. In 1949, the American Industrial Development Council (AIDC) formalized its verbatim meeting report structure, taking an early step toward systematic documentation within the #EconDev profession. Explore 100 years of IEDC history: 100.iedconline.org/
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Reflection Sunday. Economic development is a profession built on learning and adapting. For 100 years, economic developers have responded to changing economies. Tell us, what is one lesson from the past that will shape the future of economic development? Day 65 of 100. #IEDC100
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By the Numbers Saturday. In 2025, a combined 1,875 economic development professionals attended IEDC conferences and we expect record-breaking attendance in 2026–2027! Join us at #IEDCNewOrleans this October, Oct. 25–28! neworleans.iedconline.org/ Day 64 of 100. #IEDC100
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Early-career economic developers: Join IEDC’s Emerging Leaders Affinity Group on Thursday, September 24 at 2:00 PM ET. Register: iedconline-org.zoom.us/meeti… #EmergingLeaders #EconDev #AffinityGroup
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Join us for for Economic Development Strategic Planning, a practical course designed to help #EconDev professionals build consensus, optimize resources, and develop data-driven strategies that support long-term growth. Register: iedconline.org/events/2026/1… #ProfessionalDevelopment
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New Orleans Friday. We are thrilled to announce Javier Garcia, CEO & Board Co-Chair of @WCKitchen as a featured speaker for the 2026 Annual Conference, October 25–28 in New Orleans! Register today and join us! neworleans.iedconline.org/ Day 63 of 100. #Countdownto100 #IEDC100
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