Pinellas County Economic Development Announces Director Dr. Cynthia Johnson Elected to the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council
Pinellas County Economic Development is pleased to announce that its Director, Dr. Cynthia Johnson, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) following a majority vote by the full Board at IEDC’s 2024 Annual Conference.
Johnson will join IEDC’s Board of Directors starting January 1, 2025 for a two-year term. The Board is composed of 55 voting members whose duty it is to serve as stewards of IEDC’s vision, mission, values, and resources. Board members are experienced leaders in the economic development field and are dedicated to IEDC and the economic development profession. All board members must be members of IEDC and a majority of the board must be members who represent public economic development agencies or non-profit economic development organizations.
This significant election to the Board underscores Johnson’s dedication and expertise in the field of economic development. As a member of the IEDC Board of Directors, Johnson will collaborate with other esteemed leaders in the field to shape policies and strategies that support economic development initiatives globally. Johnson brings to the IEDC Board over 23 years of experience in economic development and more than 26 years of leadership training and development. As an economic development practitioner, trainer, mentor, and educator, she has supported hundreds of individuals with the creation, retention, and expansion of their businesses. She specializes in partner relations, federal and state grants management and compliance, business and strategic planning, entrepreneurial development, finance, and small business innovation.
“I am thrilled to be nominated and elected to the IEDC Board of Directors and excited to enhance Florida’s representation on IEDC’s governing body.” said Johnson. “It’s an honor to join the IEDC Board of Directors and I look forward to contributing to the council’s efforts in advancing economic development.”
About Pinellas County Economic Development
Pinellas County Economic Development (PCED) works with existing businesses to encourage expansion and seeks to attract new companies with high-wage careers to our community. Through investment tools, business classes, professional consulting services, trade missions to open new markets, and strategic partnerships, PCED fosters a pro-business environment and promotes the ideal business climate of Pinellas County, Florida. Learn more at www.pced.org.
About the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,300 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 engage in the full range of economic development practices. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in various settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. When IEDC succeeds, its members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at www.iedconline.org today!
