Road to economic developer can take many different routes.(Economic Development)

From: Mississippi Business Journal | Date: October 8, 2007| Author: Lofton, Lynn | Copyright information

Ever wonder how someone breaks into the business of economic development? There doesn't seem to be one route or one background that leads to becoming an economic developer.

Brent Hales, professor of economic and workforce development at the University of Southern Mississippi, says they come from every kind of background.

Different backgrounds, different skills

"There's a wide variety," he said. "Economic developers come from marketing, communicatio...

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