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The Economic Development Research Partners Program (EDRP)
Designated for Innovative Leaders in the Economic Development
Community
The Economic Development Research Partners Program (EDRP) is designed to
help the economic development professional weather the challenges of
globalization that have been threatening our communities in recent years.
Aims of the EDRP
Through the EDRP, IEDC is taking its mission to a new level: to assist
practitioners in successfully competing in the global economy and increasing
prosperity for communities at an accelerated pace, empowering ED professionals
to better define their vision and voice.
This exclusive level of membership - under the IEDC banner – will serve EDO’s
and practitioners in remaining relevant during this volatile period of economic
change, enabling them to consult and brainstorm amongst peers at the highest
level.
Members will work towards improving information dissemination and best
practice strategies on critical issues that impact our communities such as
incentives, entrepreneurship, innovation, and performance monitoring. Questions
concerning real estate and sustainability, EDO management, and professional
image and validation will also be examined in order to fine tune tools and
techniques that ultimately improve the effectiveness and success of the
profession.
Methods and Benefits of the EDRP Program
The Partners will meet 2 to 4 times a year, sometimes with experts in the
field, to coordinate activities and focus agendas on pertinent and practical
issues.
The $5,000 annual membership fee also includes:
- 1 year of standard IEDC membership
- 8 individuals on the EDRP roster
- Acknowledgement on the IEDC website, conference programs, and more
- Access to data
- VIP networking opportunities
This is an incredible opportunity to strengthen the communities in which we
operate and the profession as a whole.
For further information on EDRP membership, please contact: Mary Helen Cobb,
Director of Membership and Development, at (202) 942-9460 or mcobb@iedconline.org.
Current EDRP Members
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Amarillo Economic Development Corporation |
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Bismarck-Mandan Development Association |
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Brooks Development Authority |
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Buffalo Niagara Enterprise |
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BurnsideAnalytics |
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CDC Small Business Finance Corporation |
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Camoin Associates |
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Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation |
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Charlotte Regional Partnership |
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City of San Jose - Office of Economic Development |
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CityWide Development Corporation |
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Creative Sheffield |
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IBM Global Business Services |
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Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute |
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Greater Oklahoma City Partnership |
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Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc. |
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Lehigh Valley Economic Development |
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Lincoln Economic Development Association |
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Longview Economic Development Corporation |
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North Carolina’s Eastern Region |
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Oklahoma Department of Commerce |
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Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina |
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Richardson Economic Development Partnership |
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Saginaw Future Inc. |
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Saint Louis County Economic Council |
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State of Delaware Economic Development Office |
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York County Economic Development Corporation |
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Spectrum Subsea International, Pacific Northwest Office |
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