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Overview and Mission
The International
Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization
dedicated to helping economic developers do their job more effectively and
raising the profile of the profession. When we succeed, our members create more
high-quality jobs, develop more vibrant communities, and generally improve the
quality of life in their regions.
Our Mission
Provide leadership and excellence in economic
development
for our communities, members, and partners.
We embrace the following core values. They reflect and support our
mission, and guide our decisions, actions and provision of services:
- Social responsibility and a dedication to building healthy, just, and
competitive communities
- Creation of wealth for individuals, businesses, and communities
- Advancement of both the economic development profession and professional
- Cooperation and collaboration
- Diversity, tolerance, and equity
Our Members
IEDC is the world's largest membership organization serving the economic
development profession. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to
international, our members represent the entire range of economic development
experience, including:
- Regional, state, county, and city economic development organizations
- Chambers of commerce and other business support agencies
- Community and neighborhood development organizations
- Technology development agencies
- Utility companies
- Educational institutions
- Consultants
- Redevelopment authorities
The strength of our organization comes directly from the expertise and
influence of our members. This expertise includes:
- Real estate development and commercial revitalization
- Workforce development
- Infrastructure and business finance
- Business marketing, attraction, expansion, and retention
- Community development
- Industrial rehabilitation and location
- International trade
- Tourism development
Our Services and Programs
Building strong, sustainable communities is an endeavor requiring innovative
strategies, tools, and techniques. Our programs and services have been developed
accordingly: they provide educational opportunities, analyze and disseminate
information, and improve decision-makers’ responsiveness to economic development
needs. They include:
- Opportunities to network with and learn from community leaders, industry
experts, and federal policy makers at our technical and annual conferences
- Professional development that
strengthens economic developers' careers and communities, and a certification program that unifies and sets the
standard of excellence for the discipline
- Advisory Services and Research that
creates custom solutions for all types of communities, as well as federal
agencies
- In-depth analysis in the premiere publication of the discipline -
Economic Development Journal - and a bi-monthly survey of economic
development news and federal updates in the Economic Development Now
e-newsletter
- Legislative Affairs, which monitors
federal activity impacting the field of economic development and engages our
membership in policy advocacy activities
- The Accredited Economic Development Organization
program, which provides organizations with independent feedback on their
operations and recognizes excellence in local economic development efforts
Our Staff
Comprised of recognized leaders in economic development and professionals
skilled in association management, our staff
dedicates itself to supporting the endeavors of our members and advancing the
profession and discipline of economic development as a whole.
Learn More
» Frequently Asked
Questions about IEDC
» Strategic Plan 2008-2013
» IEDC Bylaws
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