Roswell’s Stefanie Dye Attains Certification as Economic Developer

Roswell Community Development Program Manager Stefanie Dye 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. 

“I want to congratulate Stefanie on passing the International Economic Development Council’s Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) examination,” says Alice Wakefield, Community Development director. “She is a valuable asset not only to this Department, but the City especially as the City moves toward enhancing economic development. Excellent!”

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.

Dye is one of only two Certified Economic Developer’s in North Fulton County.

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 1,250 active CEcDs in the United States.

Stefanie was awarded a scholarship from the Georgia Economic Developers Association to sit for the exam, which was held in San Antonio, Texas.