Welcome to “Economic Development Leaders in Action”, a curriculum designed to help new and experienced Economic Development Leaders learn the ins and outs of economic development. Below, are modules with key insights from state EDO leaders on topics vital to your success as a leader. This curriculum is made to fit your busy schedule. You can pick and choose which modules to take, based on your needs.
To get started with the curriculum, click on a video, below. Generally, leaders responded to three prompts under each topic:
- “Name one success story you’ve had in this area”
- “Give one success story you’ve had in this area”
- “What is one thing you would do in this area if you had more resources?”
Alejandra Y. Castillo, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, EDA
“EDA is here to help states succeed and I look forward to seeing the great economic outcomes we can achieve together.”
Why State-EDA Collaboration is Vital
Federal Relationships
Humberto Mercader, Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives at Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comerci
Be Proactive with Your Federal Partners
Grant Management and Compliance
Agency Organizational Structure Decisions
Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Succeeding as a Public-Private Partnership
Marketing the State as a Business Location
Building a Winning Team
Humberto Mercader, Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives at Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comerci
Building a Performance-Driven Mentality
Understand how your Teammates Think
International Trade and Engagement
Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Foreign Offices and Business Attraction