- John Bozek of Invest Puerto Rico Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO – John Bozek, Director of Strategy & Research at Invest Puerto Rico, earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) administered the written CEcD Exam on May 8, 2023 and notified candidates of their results on May 17, 2023. With over 15 years of economic development experience, John Bozek has successfully led numerous strategic initiatives supporting economic development efforts in Puerto Rico and New York.
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 & credit analysis, marketing and attraction, strategic planning, entrepreneurial & small business development, managing economic development organizations, neighborhood development strategies, real estate development & reuse, technology-led economic development, workforce development strategies, and foreign direct investment & exporting.
As highly competent economic development professionals, 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 over 1,200 active CEcDs in the United States.
About the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 5,000 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities, by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members are engaged in the full range of economic development experience. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in a wide variety of settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. IEDC’s members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. www.iedcONLINE.org.
