DCI 40 Under 40

40 Under 40 in Economic Development Class of 2025

Congratulations Class of 2025!

This biennial economic development awards ceremony, co-hosted by Development Counsellors International and Jorgenson Pace, Inc. honors and recognizes economic development’s top 40 individuals under 40 years of age who demonstrate strong leadership, commitment and innovation in the workplace every day. 

This year’s winners were celebrated on February 23 at the IEDC Leadership Summit. If you have any questions about the awards program, many answers are provided in the FAQs tab or feel free to reach out to us. 

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40 Under 40 Winners

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