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Kelly
Murphy-Redd Receives Designation of
Certified Economic Developer from the
International Economic Development
Council
April 16, 2008
Kelly Murphy-Redd, Marketing Director/Realtor for Ruckel Properties, Inc., in Niceville, FL, recently earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer
(CEcD), a national recognition
that denotes a mastery of principal skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
The CEcD exam was administered by the International Economic Development Council
(IEDC) on April 12 and 13 in Alexandria, VA at the Westin Alexandria.
Murphy-Redd was one of six to pass out of twenty-one taking the exam.
With over five years of economic development experience in Destin and Niceville,
Murphy-Redd has worked with businesses to increase
their customer base, expand their operations and enhance their customer service capacities. She has helped companies with strategic
planning; helping them develop a vision and goals.
Murphy-Redd has worked with private and public economic development organizations
and consultants to assess community assets, strengths and weaknesses and develop plans to increase the economic development of the
community.
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 three-part, two-day examination, which tests a practitioner’s knowledge, proficiency and judgment in the key areas of economic development, including
business retention and expansion, marketing, finance, workforce development, community development, real estate, strategic planning, and management.
Murphy-Redd says she realized
the importance of this education/certification process to her employer and community and obtained a grant for a portion of the education and financed the rest personally.
As highly competent economic development practitioners, Certified Economic Developers work with public officials, business leaders and community members to create leadership to build
upon and maximize the economic development sector. Excellence in the economic development profession improves the well being, quality of life and opportunities for individuals, businesses
and communities. There are currently more than 1,100 CEcDs in the United States.
The International Economic Development Council is the premiere organization for the economic development profession. Serving over 4,000 members, IEDC is the world’s largest
professional membership organization providing a diversity of economic development services, including research and advisory services, conferences, professional development and legislative
tracking. IEDC provides economic developers with the information and tools they need to build local economies and strives to draw upon and increase the collective expertise and influence of
its diverse membership. IEDC also manages the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) which brings together public and private sector professionals involved with the
redevelopment of closed military bases and privatization of military infrastructure.
Visit IEDC’s website at www.iedconline.org
to learn more about membership, upcoming events and how IEDC can serve you.
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