Educational Resources

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Certification Information

For an excellent overview of the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam including contact information for additional questions, please link here.

International Economic Development Council (IDEC) Event Recognition of Economic Development Programs

To be filled out by organizations that wish for IEDC to recognize their programs as creditable towards CEcD recertification click here for the form. Click here for more information http://www.iedconline.org

Economic Development Handbook
Reprinted in 2003, the Florida Department of Community Affairs and the Florida Economic Development Council offer the Economic Development Handbook, a  hands on, 60 page resource guide intended to demonstrate the A-Z of a successful economic development approach at the local, regional and state levels.  Go to the complete listing of the table of contents here. Please contact info@fedc.net for order inquiries.

Economic Development Handbook and CD Presentation

Reprinted in 2003, the Department of Community Affairs and the Florida Economic Development Council offer this hands on, 60 page resource guide and 57 slide powerpoint presentation titled "Economic Development Blueprint for Success" intended to educate community elected volunteers, city/county personnel and others regarding the importance of an effective economic development program at the local, regional and state levels. Please contact info@fedc.net for order inquiries.