Rockwall Economic Development Corporation staff members earn prominent certificates

(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 18, 2015)  The Rockwall Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that REDC staff members Suzie Bell, Director of Marketing; Shara Fleming, Executive Assistant; and Michael Hampton, Director of Project & Business Development, recently earned the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) certification, accredited by the International Economic Development Council.

“Rockwall was thrilled to host the most recent Texas Economic Development Council and Texas Engineering Extension Services Basic Economic Development Course held at the Hilton Dallas-Rockwall Lakefront last week,” said Sheri Franza, President and CEO of the Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, “REDC fully believes in investing in our employees and continuing their education so they have the knowledge and the confidence to perform their job responsibilities at the highest level.”

The BEDC was conducted through a partnership between the Texas Economic Development Council and Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service. This national professional development was held at the Hilton Dallas-Rockwall Lakefront, attracting more than 60 representatives across the state and delegates from the Office of the Governor and from Louisiana.

In addition to developing the REDC staff and expanding the reach of Rockwall’s business community, this four-day conference created a surge of tourism in Rockwall. The networking reception at Three Sheets was sponsored by Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, TIP Strategies, The Retail Coach and KSA.

The BEDC certification provides EDC professionals with a comprehensive understanding of community development, business attraction and marketing, entrepreneur and small business development, and business retention and expansion in today’s competitive political, economic and business environment.  The BEDC certification is required to sit for the Certified Economic Developer examination.

About Rockwall Economic Development Corporation

The Rockwall EDC is committed to building Rockwall with quality and purpose while being the economic engine and gateway for premier business opportunity in the State of Texas.  Since 1996, the REDC has broadened and diversified the Rockwall tax base through new business attraction, land acquisition and development, progressive infrastructure, corporate business expansion and job creation.  With shovel ready sites available in the 400 acre Rockwall Technology Park, and access to major interstates, airports and railroad, Rockwall is a strategic business location.  For more information about Rockwall EDC or the Rockwall Technology Park, visit rockwalledc.com.

Submitted by the Rockwall EDC. 

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