WEDA Members Achieve National Certified Economic Development Designation

16 Nov 2020

Congratulations to Sharon Fain, Rocky Mountain Power VP for Wyoming, and Betsey Hale, Chief Executive Officer for Cheyenne LEADS, for achieving the designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council.

The CEcD designation recognizes qualified and dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profession. Candidates must pass a rigorous and comprehensive examination, which has three parts and spans two days. The exam tests a practitioner's knowledge, proficiency and judgment in the following key areas of economic development:

business retention and expansion
finance & credit analysis
marketing and attraction
strategic planning
entrepreneurial & small business development
managing economic development organizations
neighborhood development strategies
real estate development & reuse
technology-led economic development
workforce development strategies
foreign direct investment & exporting

As highly competent economic development professionals, Certified Economic Developers work with public officials, business leaders and community members to create leadership to build upon and maximize the economic development sector. Excellence in the economic development profession improves the wellbeing, quality of life and opportunities for individuals, businesses and communities. There are currently around 1,100 active CEcDs in the United States.

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