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May 13, 2025 56 mins

As economic uncertainty grows, how is the leading organization in economic development positioning its members for success? In this episode, Nathan Ohle, President and CEO of IEDC, is sharing how they're tackling today's most pressing challenges while simultaneously preparing members for tomorrow's opportunities.

Key Takeaways: 

  • How the economic development field is evolving from community competition to regional collaboration, and what this means for your EDO
  • Ways IEDC is breaking down barriers through revised membership structures and expanded virtual learning options 
  • What "thinking globally" really means for local economic developers in today's interconnected economy 
  • What you can do to prepare for the coming wave of retirements in the profession and position yourself for leadership opportunities  

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About the Guest: 

Nathan Ohle is the President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers, with more than 5,000 members globally. You can connect with Nathan on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nathan-ohle-066b782



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