Michael Harris, EDP, Executive Director, New Haven Innovation Collaborative, successfully achieved the Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) credential from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). To achieve this rigorous designation, candidates must have had two years of full-time experience in economic development, have completed the necessary education requirements, and have passed the certification examination.
Harris was among the first cohort to complete the exam and do so in an entirely virtual environment. By achieving this credential, Harris demonstrated to their peers and community leaders that they have the skills and expertise to engage, elevate, and advance their community through entrepreneurship-led economic development.