IEDC is seeking interested members to serve on Advisory Committees for a two-year term, beginning January 1, 2026. Advisory Committees are an opportunity to engage more deeply with IEDC, fellow members and stakeholders. Please note that only active members are eligible to serve on an Advisory Committee. Individuals may only serve on one Advisory Committee at a time for a maximum of 2 two-year terms.

Current Advisory Committees

• AEDO Advisory Committee
  • AEDO Review Board
• Emerging Trends Advisory Committee
• International Advisory Committee
• Membership Engagement Advisory Committee
• Professional Development Advisory Committee
• Public Policy Advisory Committee
• Redefining Equitable Economic Development (RE2D) Advisory Committee

All Advisory Committee members are expected to participate in at least half of all meetings, and at an in-person meeting the Sunday of the IEDC Annual Conference.

If you are interested in serving on an Advisory Committee next year, please complete the online form by Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Notifications and appointments will be made in December.

For more information about IEDC’s Advisory Committees, please visit https://www.iedconline.org/pages/advisory-committees/

Thank you for your ongoing commitment and dedication to IEDC. We are excited about these changes and the opportunities they will create for enhanced member engagement and organizational success.