Tim Robinson of Lenawee Now
On August 19, 2014, Tim Robinson of Lenawee Now received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC). EDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC’s intensive economic development finance training series. The training provides individuals working in the field of economic development with instruction in business credit analysis, real estate financing, loan packaging, deal structuring and negotiating and the creation and implementation of development programs.
Each of the four EDFP Certification Program courses are five days in length and each concludes with an exam. Upon successful completion of all four courses, the candidate is awarded EDFP Certification.
The National Development Council was established in 1969 and is a non-profit organization specializing in economic and housing development training and technical assistance for community development. NDC has provided training to over 60,000 professionals working in the fields of economic and housing development. Participants come from diverse backgrounds including city and state governments, public agencies, community-based organizations, professional organizations and banks.
Robinson has been an economic developer since 1997 and earned IEDC certification in 2004. During his career he has worked with clients such as: Toyota, Wacker, General Dynamics, Blissfield Manufacturing, and Hyundai, which have resulted in over 5000 new jobs and $1.5 billion of new investment. Robinson’s extensive experience allows Lenawee Now to leverage a multitude of federal and state programs to the benefit of Lenawee area businesses. In 2006, Tim was named Partner of the Year by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation for “outstanding economic development achievement and collaboration.” And, in 2009, Robinson was named Outstanding Volunteer for the Center for Empowerment and Economic Development’s Microloan program.
Lenawee Now is a non-profit private/public partnership dedicated to economic and business expansion throughout Lenawee County. By attracting new businesses, helping to grow established businesses, and supporting entrepreneurial endeavors in the county, Lenawee Now is creating an economically viable and vibrant region. In addition to business attraction, retention and start-up activities, Lenawee Now provides critical services to support business growth including access to funding sources and talent enhancement. For more information, visit www.LenaweeNow.org.
Contact: Sarah Stanley
Tel: (517) 265-5141
Email: Sarah@LenaweeNow.org
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