Palestine EDC Is Proud To Announce: Christophe Trahan earned the Certified Texas Economic Developer designation

7 Nov 2025

Awards and Recognition, News

News Release
Texas Economic Development Council

For more information contact:
Mr. Carlton Schwab
President/CEO
Texas Economic Development Council
(512) 480-8432
carlton@texasedc.org

For Release
October 30th, 2025

TEDC Recognizes Graduates of the Certified Texas Economic Developer Program
The Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC), in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering & Extension Service (TEEX), recognized the graduates of the Certified Texas Economic Developer (CTED) program at the TEDC 2025 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.
The Certified Texas Economic Developer (CTED Program) is the highest distinction of knowledge and credibility for Texas-based economic development practitioners. It is an expert-led, peer-driven certification program for active economic development practitioners with curriculum tailor-made and unique to Texas.

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