Jamestown\u00a0 (JSDC)\u00a0 \u2013 Connie Ova, CEO of JSDC has been awarded re-certification by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) effective 7\/1\/2019 \u2013 6\/30\/2022.\u00a0 Connie Ova first achieved the Certified Economic Developer designation in April of 2010. CEcD recertification, required every three years, was awarded to Connie who met demanding requirements for continuing education and service to the profession.<\/p>\n
The designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) is a highly recognized national recognition that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to professional growth. Connie first earned certification by passing a rigorous three-part, two-day examination, testing her knowledge, proficiency and judgment in the key areas of economic development
\nAs highly skilled economic development practitioners, Connie Ova and over 1,000 other Certified Economic Developers work with public officials, business leaders and community members to create and retain high-quality jobs, establish economic vibrancy, and improve quality of life for the people they serve.<\/p>\n
About IEDC:
\nThe International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban and local to international, IEDC\u2019s members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in a wide variety of settings including local, state, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities and a variety of other institutions. When we succeed, our members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.
\nLearn more about IEDC: www.iedconline.org<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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