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Don’t miss your chance to learn from expert instructors and build your #EconDev expertise: Workforce Development Strategies — Reg ends April 29 Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies — Early bird ends April 29 Register: iedconline.org/courses

Final day! ⏰ Save on Early Bird rates for the 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. ⭐ Apply now to showcase your impact: iedconline.org/pages/excellen… #EconDev #ExcellenceAwards2026 #EarlyBird

The @cityofdanville is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Director of Economic Development and Tourism to lead the City's efforts to attract investment, support business growth, and drive long-term economic vitality. Apply: tinyurl.com/city-of-danvil… #CareerOpportunities

Join IEDC on May 6 at 2:30 PM ET for a free virtual event celebrating #EconDevWeek! Hear from the following speakers: Danielle Casey, CEcD Victor Hwang Barry Matherly, CEcD, FM, HLM Mandi Mitchell, CEcD, FDIP Nathan Ohle Register: tinyurl.com/edw-virtual-ev…

⏰ The early bird deadline is almost here! Submit your 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards application by April 24 to save. Showcase impactful projects and gain global recognition. Learn more & explore 26 categories: iedconline.org/pages/excellen… #ExcellenceAwards2026

IEDC’s Emerging Leaders (EL) are coming together for a conversation on how to build a high-impact career in economic development. Join us April 30 at 2 PM ET to explore strategies to grow your impact, protect your energy & stay in the field for the long haul. #EmergingLeaders

William Best, FM, HLM, reflects on his time as IEDC Board Chair in 2010. During his tenure, the Board unanimously approved a landmark ethics resolution, establishing a formal code of conduct rooted in integrity, trust, and accountability. #EconDev100 #IEDC100

Join us Tuesday, April 21 at 1 PM ET for the next Redefining Equitable Economic Development (RE2D) Community of Practice session. This month: data, measurement & impact with Dr. Yesi Pena, sharing insights from the State of the Field dashboard. Register: tinyurl.com/re2d-april-2026

At #MainStreetNow2026 in Tulsa, IEDC’s Nathan Ohle joined Erin Barnes of @NatlMainStreet to discuss how Main Streets & economic developers can collaborate. Photo credit: Tom Gilbert/Rogue Monkey Media for the 2026 Main Street Now Conference Read more: bit.ly/4teK9yU

Don’t miss the early bird deadline for the 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards ⏰ Apply by April 24 to save on entry rates! Showcase your impact and get recognized among the best in #EconDev. Learn more: iedconline.org/pages/excellen… #ExcellenceAwards2026

IEDC training courses are filling fast ⏳ 📅 Business Retention & Expansion (Apr 28–30) — Reg ends Apr 22 📅 Workforce Development Strategies (May 6–7) — Early bird ends Apr 22 Register: IEDConline.org/training-cours… #TrainingCourses #ProfessionalDevelopment

Explore the latest #EconDev jobs nationwide. Business Development Manager, @GFREDC Director of Business Retention & Expansion, @FriscoTXEDC Learn more: iedconline.org/career-opportu… #CareerOpportunities

Join us for the @bollinger_found's 45th Annual Bollinger Open on June 12 at The Courses at Andrews⛳️ This fundraiser brings together the economic development community for a day of golf, connection, and giving back. Register: greatgolfeventsinc.com/bollingeropen

⭐ The 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards are now open! Submit by May 15 for a chance to be recognized. Apply by April 24 to save with early bird rates. Learn more: iedconline.org/pages/excellen… #EconDev #ExcellenceAwards2026

Jay Moon, CEcD, FM, HLM, reflects on his journey with IEDC, from the AEDC Board to IEDC Board Chair after the merger. He helped advance ethics, expand global reach, and strengthen impact, while building lifelong relationships. #EconDev100 #IEDC100

Do you have old photos from IEDC events or milestones? 📸 Help us celebrate the people, places & moments that shaped our community. Share your photos for future #ThrowbackThursday posts! Submit here: lnkd.in/dWBk5i55 #IEDC100 #EconDev100

In #AEDO’s 30th year, we recognize EDOs with 15–24 years of accreditation: Roanoke County Economic Development @BDBPalmBeach @JEDCO_News Ponca City Development Authority @STLPartnership @GHPartnership @LVEDC @HfxPartnership @CenterPoint Lake Superior Community Partnership

Spots are filling fast for IEDC training courses: 📅Economic Development Marketing & Attraction –Reg ends Apr 15 📅 Business Retention & Expansion — Early bird ends Apr 15 📅 Workforce Development Strategies — Early bird ends Apr 22 Register: IEDConline.org/pages/training… #EconDev

Two orgs. One unified voice for #EconDev. International Economic Development Council formed in 2001 from American Economic Development Council (est. 1926 as AIDC) + Council for Urban Economic Development. Were you a member before the merger? 100.iedconline.org #EconDev100

Check out these #EconDev career opportunities from Coeur d'Alene Area EDC, @tulsainnovation, IEDC, @KilgoreEDC, and Columbia EDC. #CareerOpportunities