And the winners are…
Want to know who the rising stars are in economic development? Click here or view the slideshow for a full list of the industry’s top innovators, deal closers, job creators, investment attractors and marketing extraordinaires. What’s even more amazing about these rockstars? They’re all under 40.
Picked by a five-member selection committee the industry’s top 40 under 40 share with us their thoughts on the biggest challenge facing the economic development industry (can anyone say workforce?!) and their passion for places.
Each week we’ll feature a more in-depth profile of each economic developer, so keep coming back if you’re interested in learning more.
Rising Star of the Week

Learn how under Kristin’s leadership, the Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership has announced more than 40 successful project locations and expansions, totaling more than $4.7 billion in new capital investment and 2,600 new jobs.
40 Under 40: Key Demographics



