Borling completes CEcD training

Great River Energy is pleased to announce that Jeff Borling, economic development lead, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. 

The CEcD designation recognizes qualified and dedicated practitioners in the economic development field and sets the standard of excellence within the profession. Candidates must pass a rigorous and comprehensive examination, which has three parts and spans two days. The exam tests a practitioner’s knowledge, proficiency and judgment in the following key areas of economic development:

• Business retention and expansion
• Finance and credit analysis
• Marketing and attraction
• Strategic planning
• Entrepreneurial and small business development
• Managing economic development organizations
• Neighborhood development strategies
• Real estate development and reuse
• Technology-led economic development
• Workforce development strategies
• Foreign direct investment and exporting