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Assorted Links Thursday

It’s all CEcD in today’s Assorted Links.

Dane Carlson
Dane Carlson
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Assorted Links Thursday

The top 6 lessons Nicole Souza learned in her first 6 months of econ dev consulting:

While I did learn a lot about economic development while being a Business Retention Manager, I have learned infinitely more while consulting with our current and prospective clients.

Passing the CEcD Exam: Five Ps in Five Minutes.


CEcD Exam Prep flash cards by Bethany Miller.


A Primer to the CEcD Exam Process: What You Need to Know.


Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Program & Professional Development: Frequently Asked Questions.


Key lists for CEcD exam with mnemonic Devices

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CEO of Sitehunt, the AI platform for economic development, site selection and RFI automation. Host and publisher of the Econ Dev Show. In Houston, Texas.


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