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Wylie EDC Executive Director Jason Greiner Earns CTED Designation as Part of Texas’ Inaugural Certified Economic Developer Cohort
Wylie, Texas – May 1, 2025 - The Wylie Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is pleased to announce that Executive Director Jason Greiner has earned the Certified Texas Economic Developer (CTED) designation, awarded by the Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Greiner is among the first twelve professionals in Texas to complete the CTED program, having fulfilled all coursework and peer-reviewed requirements to earn the designation.
The CTED designation represents the highest level of professional achievement for economic developers in Texas. Developed specifically for the Texas economic landscape, the certification reinforces best practices in strategic planning, workforce development, business retention and expansion, real estate development, and entrepreneurship.
“This designation reflects our commitment to professional excellence and to the continued growth and prosperity of Wylie,” said Jason Greiner, Executive Director of Wylie EDC. “I’m honored to be part of the first CTED graduating class and to join a statewide network of peers dedicated to advancing economic development in Texas communities.”
CTED graduates will be formally recognized during the TEDC 2025 Annual Conference on October 30, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas, where they will receive their official designation and CTED lapel pin.
For more information about the Certified Texas Economic Developer (CTED) program, visit here.
About the TEDC
The Texas Economic Development Council is governed by a 24-member board and a 9-member Executive Committee. The TEDC provides information, education and legislative services to its members to foster the expansion of existing businesses, the location of new firms and the development of strategies that promote a positive business climate in Texas. With more than 1,000 members, the TEDC is the largest state economic development association in the nation.
About the Wylie EDC
The Wylie Economic Development Corporation (Wylie EDC) is funded through a citywide half-cent sales tax that is funded by over 260,000 local area residents. The WEDC facilitates corporate relocations, local expansions of existing businesses, retail/commercial development and revitalization projects. The Wylie EDC facilitates the creation of new jobs and generates additional tax revenue for the benefit of the community.
For more information, visit www.WylieEDC.com or call 972-442-7901.