PDI Announces Inaugural ConnectED Cohort to Strengthen Iowa's Economic Development Leadership Pipeline
5 Aug 2026
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Professional Developers of Iowa (PDI) is proud to announce the inaugural cohort of PDI ConnectED, a new year-long professional development and mentorship program designed to strengthen Iowa's economic development talent pipeline.
Following a competitive application process, 10 economic development professionals representing communities and organizations across Iowa have been selected to participate in the program's first cohort beginning in October 2026.
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