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 piece of advice in this area”
- “What is one thing you would do in this area if you had more resources?”
A Message from the EDA
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 | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
Federal Relationships
Humberto Mercader, Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives at Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comerci
Building Back Better | Transcript
Be Proactive with Your Federal Partners | Transcript
Grant Management and Compliance | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
Showing Impact: Reporting on Federal Funds for Community Development – SEDE Blog
Regional Relationships
Hope Knight, CEO of Empire State Development
Regional Economic Development Council Initiative | Transcript
Facilitate New Connections | Transcript
Housing, Housing, and More Housing | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
Why State and Local Relationships Matter to National Prosperity – Brookings
Strategies for Regional Collaboration – HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research
Building Partnerships Inside and Outside Your State
Sophorn Cheang, Director of Business Oregon
Our Agency has Well-Developed Partnerships All Over the State | Transcript
Authentic, Collaborative Relationships | Transcript
Seeking to Assist Underserved Contractors | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
The Power of Partnerships in Economic Development – WSB
Agency Organizational Structure Decisions
Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Succeeding as a Public-Private Partnership | Transcript
Marketing the State as a Business Location | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
What Do State Economic Development Agencies Do? – Urban Institute
Building a Winning Team
Humberto Mercader, Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives at Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comerci
Building a Performance-Driven Mentality | Transcript
Create a Winning Culture | Transcript
Understand how your Teammates Think | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
6 Steps for Hiring the Right People to Build Effective Teams – Entrepreneur
How To Create A Truly Winning Team – Forbes
Workforce Development
Hope Knight, CEO of Empire State Development
Northland Workforce Training Center | Transcript
Work with the Business Community and Underrepresented Groups | Transcript
Office of Strategic Workforce Development | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
A Better Way to Develop and Retain Top Talent – HBR
Effective Employee Development Starts with Managers – HBR
International Trade and Engagement
Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Foreign Offices and Business Attraction | Transcript
Engage with SelectUSA and Foreign Partners | Transcript
Selling North Carolina, Internationally | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
Benefits of Trade – United States Trade Representative
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – U.S. Department of Commerce
Supporting Small Business
Sophorn Cheang, Director of Business Oregon
Offering Equitable Assistance During the Pandemic | Transcript
Understand That Each Business Faces Unique Barriers| Transcript
Invest in Technical Assistance for Underrepresented Businesses| Transcript
Supplementary Materials
US small-business recovery after the Covid-19 crisis – McKinsey
Beyond financials: Helping small and medium size enterprises thrive – McKinsey