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?”
Federal Relationships
Humberto Mercader, Deputy Secretary for Strategic Initiatives at Departamento de Desarrollo Económico y Comerci
Building Back Better | Transcript
Regional Relationships
Hope Knight, CEO of Empire State Development
Regional Economic Development Council Initiative | Transcript
Building Partnerships Inside and Outside Your State
Sophorn Cheang, Director of Business Oregon
Our Agency has Well-Developed Partnerships All Over the State | Transcript
Supplementary Materials
Agency Organizational Structure Decisions
Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
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
Workforce Development
Hope Knight, CEO of Empire State Development
Northland Workforce Training Center | Transcript
International Trade and Engagement
Chris Chung, CEO of the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Foreign Offices and Business Attraction | Transcript
Supporting Small Business
Sophorn Cheang, Director of Business Oregon
Offering Assistance During the Pandemic | Transcript
Understand That Each Business Faces Unique Barriers| Transcript