John O’Toole with Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation Earns SCCED
The South Carolina Economic Developers’ Association (SCEDA) is proud to announce that John O’Toole with Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation recently earned credentials as a South Carolina Certified Economic Developer (SCCED). He was among nine other members to receive the certification. The newly certified statewide economic developers were recognized on October 10 during the MidYear Members Meeting.
The nine members come from a variety of backgrounds and industries across the state:
- Tony Allen, Business Recruitment Manager, SC Department of Commerce
- James Bateman, Economic Development Director, Greenwood County
- Ann Broadwater, Director, Fairfield County Economic Development
- Gilleon Frieson, Rural Program Manager, SC Department of Commerce
- Kristin Lanier, Client Development Manager, Terracon Consultants, Inc.
- Holly McCrary, Business Development Manager, Davis and Floyd
- Michelle McDonald, Deputy Director, Dorchester County Economic Development
- John O’Toole, Executive Director, Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation
- Ashley Richardson, Deputy Director, Charleston County Economic Development
“During their time in this rigorous and extensive program, these recipients have shown their dedication to excellence in the field of economic development. Beginning with a competitive application process, recipients are required to complete the Advanced Symposium, a series of advanced level courses for professional economic development practitioners. The attendees learn in an interactive environment with coaching from economic development experts, consultants, and private industry representatives. We are extremely proud of each graduate, and welcome them to our distinguished cadre of SC Certified Economic Developers.” – Tavia Gaddy, President of the SCEDA Board of Directors
This distinct honor is awarded to very few applicants each year. Since the program began in 2001, only 131 have received the SCCED certification.
John O’Toole (middle) receives award from Maceo Nance (right) SCCED, Dean of the SCEDA Advanced Symposium and Andrena Powell Baker (left), SCCED, SCEDA Professional Development Co-Chair
