This month, Jeffrey Finkle, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) draws upon his 30 years of ED experience and shares his "economic development secrets". As the leader of the world’s largest economic development membership organization, Jeff shares a unique point of view of the economic development field. We discuss the history of IEDC, the process to become certified, and some pressing economic development topics, including incentives and what your elected officials can do to support your department.