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Economic Recovery Corps fellow Janie VanWinkle has already made a significant impact on the agriculture community in western Colorado.

The Economic Recovery Corps' inaugural cohort of 65 fellows and host organizations gathered in Portland, Oregon, this month to celebrate the program's launch. Learn how this exciting new initiative will impact the future of economic development.

Economic Recovery Corps fellow applications are now open! Are you, or someone you know, a community builder with an entrepreneurial spirit looking to do economic development differently? Join the inaugural cohort of the Economic Recovery Corps as a fellow, or help us share this opportunity with emerging leaders and practitioners. Launched in May to accelerate recovery from the pandemic in distressed areas, the ERC program connects host organizations with early- to mid-career professionals from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to build stronger, more resilient, and more equitable economies. IEDC, in partnership with EDA and six national and international associations, is seeking to place up to 65 ERC fellows at host organizations ...

“Volunteering is so important,” says Eloisa Klementich, CEcD, PhD, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta and vice chair of IEDC’s board of directors. “You grow professionally and also bring back ideas for your city and region.” There are many ways to get more involved with IEDC! Board IEDC members are invited to nominate candidates to the board of directors. The nominating committee reviews candidates in late summer and voting takes place during IEDC’s Annual Conference. Board members serve two-year terms and can serve up to four consecutive terms. Committees IEDC’s Advisory Committees leverage their expertise in different areas to support IEDC’s work. Areas include higher education, ...

IEDC, in partnership with EDA and six national and international associations, has officially launched the Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program. The multiyear, $30-million collaborative initiative will place up to 65 ERC fellows from diverse backgrounds and disciplines within partnering organizations across the United States to activate economic development projects and plans that generate new practices and paradigms for equitable and inclusive change. Organizations interested in hosting a full-time fellow for 2.5 years (30 months) will have until June 30, 2023, to submit an expression of interest and initiate the application process. This is a great opportunity for organizations that are looking to drive their economic development ...

The Economic Recovery Corps page is now live on IEDC’s website. IEDC and partners will receive $30 million from EDA over four-and-a-half years to create the Economic Recovery Corps—65 fellows who will be embedded in distressed regions throughout the United States to help lead efforts to increase the capacity of regional economic development ecosystems and provide guidance to support local economic developers. The ERC program will help communities accelerate their economic recovery, develop and deliver effective regional strategies to promote resilience and competitiveness, and create sustainable and equitable opportunities for all. Prospective fellows and host organizations should fill out the Economic Recovery Corps Interest ...

IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle officially announced the launch of the Economic Recovery Corps on November 9. EDA is sponsoring the $30-million cooperative agreement with IEDC and its partners to create an economic recovery program that will increase the capacity of regional economic development ecosystems and provide guidance to support local economic developers. “The Economic Recovery Corps marks a unique, first-of-its-kind initiative in locally-led capacity-building that will accelerate the adoption of equitable economic development practices,” said Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Castillo. The Economic Recovery Corps will recruit at least 65 fellows for EDOs in underserved communities ...

The U.S. Economic Development Administration is announcing a $30-million cooperative agreement with IEDC and its partners to create an Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program. This project is funded by the CARES Act, which provided EDA with $1.5 billion for economic assistance programs to help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to the pandemic. “President Biden is committed to unleashing the full power of the federal government to ensure our nation not only recovers from the pandemic but builds back stronger,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. “The Economic Recovery Corps will strengthen the connectivity and capacity of regional economic development ecosystems, resulting in a stronger national economic ...