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IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program recognizes organizational excellence in the areas of internal and external operations, structures, and procedures. This series profiles recently accredited AEDOs, putting some of economic development's highest-performing organizations in the spotlight. In this edition we hear from IEDC's board secretary and treasurer Danielle Casey, CEcD, EDFP, who heads the Albuquerque (N.M.) Regional Economic Alliance.

IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program recognizes organizational excellence in the areas of internal and external operations, structures, and procedures. This series profiles recently accredited AEDOs, putting some of economic development's highest-performing organizations in the spotlight. This edition: City of Miramar (Fla.) Economic Development and Housing Department.

IEDC is accepting submissions through May 30 for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. The Tullahoma (Tenn.) Area Economic Development Corporation’s Williamson Aviation Historic Hangar Redevelopment won a Gold Award in 2022 in the Real Estate Redevelopment and Reuse category. In 2021 business owner Mike Williamson learned of a neglected 20,400-square-foot World War II hangar at Tullahoma Regional Airport. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it had been used to house B-24 and B-25 bombers and later general aviation aircraft. Already using airport space for his aircraft maintenance and multifaceted manufacturing businesses, Williamson acquired the hangar to house both companies with enough ...

IEDC is accepting submissions through May 30 for the 2023 Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards. The Excellence and Leadership in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs, partnerships, and marketing materials, and the year’s most influential economic development leaders. These prestigious awards honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Receiving an award showcases your achievements and impact in the field, and winners are recognized at IEDC's Annual Conference. Please email [email protected] with any questions. Battle Creek (Mich.) Unlimited’s DoubleTree Hotel Renovation ...

Does your organization have what it takes to be EDO of the Year? IEDC is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Excellence in Economic Development Awards. The following EDOs received the highest honor in 2022: Greater New Orleans, Inc., Investissement Québec, the Tulsa (Okla.) Regional Chamber, the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (Fla.), Invest Newark (N.J.), and the Greater Sacramento (Calif.) Economic Council.

IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program recognizes organizational excellence in the areas of internal and external operations, structures, and procedures. This series profiles newly accredited AEDOs, putting some of economic development's highest-performing organizations in the spotlight. This edition: City of Garden Grove (Calif.) Office of Economic Development.

IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program recognizes organizational excellence in the areas of internal and external operations, structures, and procedures. This series profiles recently accredited AEDOs, putting some of economic development's highest-performing organizations in the spotlight. This edition: McKinney (Texas) Economic Development Corporation.

Despite the ubiquity of grocery and meal delivery apps, broadband, digital literacy, and high cost remain barriers to food access for many communities. Widespread food insecurity continues to plague communities across the United States. In 2020, 38.3 million people lacked sufficient access to healthy food, a disproportionate number of whom identify as people of color, fall below the poverty line, and/or live in rural areas. During the same time, the pandemic and e-commerce transformed the food landscape with a proliferation of web- and app-based delivery services that redefine the meaning of food access. Since one can now purchase fresh produce, prepared meals, and other essentials without visiting a brick-and-mortar grocery store, ...