Economic Development Leaders in Action

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

 

Building Back Better

 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

Get Out There!

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

Create a Winning Culture

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

Engage with SelectUSA and Foreign Partners

Selling North Carolina, Internationally