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IEDC honored the winners of the Leadership and Excellence in Economic Development Awards at the Annual Conference in Dallas. The awards recognize the world's best economic development programs and partnerships, and the year's most influential leaders.

“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 has announced a new Excellence in Economic Development award category: Best Use of Federal Economic Development Resources. This award recognizes programs, projects, and initiatives created to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of a community, region, or state by utilizing federal economic development resources. These resources can include grants, other financial assistance, technical support, research, data, informational resources, and other resources provided by the federal government. IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. Be sure to check out IEDC’s other 25 Excellence in Economic Development categories and 10 Honorary and Leadership award ...

IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and submit your entry by April 14. Dennis Alvord received the Federal Leadership in Economic Development Programs Award in 2022. The award recognizes a federal program director who has gone above and beyond in administering a federal economic development program. Alvord serves as EDA’s deputy assistant secretary for economic development and chief operating officer, and is responsible for enterprise-wide operations and program execution. He also serves as co-chair of the Department Management Council, comprised of senior executives from all of the Department of Commerce’s principal ...

IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and submit your entry by April 14. Arnold Williams, CPA, received the Citizen Leadership Award in 2022. The award recognizes a community or business leader, or an individual who is not an economic development practitioner, who plays a key leadership role and has endeavored to further the economic development profession. Williams has been a key supporter of Baltimore’s business community for 40 years. His work has been integral to a more inclusive Baltimore, and his accomplishments include supporting a range of nonprofit, religious, and economic development organizations. In 1983, Williams ...

IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and submit your entry by April 14. Elyce Gobat, CEcD, was named Young Economic Development Professional of the Year in 2022. The award recognizes outstanding achievement by a young, emerging leader in the economic development profession. Gobat is a project manager for the City of Mesa (Ariz.) Office of Economic Development, working with businesses to provide them with information, tools, and support to locate and expand in Mesa. Gobat has assisted in bringing more than 180 jobs to the city, and provided essential research in the attraction and retention of businesses. Prior to joining the City of ...

IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and submit your entry by April 14. Tribal Chairman John Barrett received the Leadership Award for Public Service in 2022. This award recognizes a state or local elected official who has served as a committed advocate for economic development for at least 10 years. Nominees must have demonstrated sustained and effective efforts to mobilize community groups and industry leaders in the development of programs and projects, played a key role in the planning and designing of new economic development activities, and displayed dedication and commitment to their constituency as a leader and advocate for ...

IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. Take advantage of early-bird pricing and submit your entry by April 14. JoAnn Crary, CEcD, FM, HLM, received the Jeffrey A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award in 2022. The Organizational Leadership Award recognizes individuals who have continuously led the same public or nonprofit economic development organization with integrity, tenacity, and a philanthropic spirit for at least 15 years. Nominees should demonstrate a vast knowledge of the intricacies of the economic development profession and play a pivotal role in the continued success of their organization. They have not only exhibited exemplary leadership but have also worked ...