The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is excited to announce that U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly will be a keynote speaker at the 2024 Leadership Summit, in partnership with Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC). Kelly will address economic development leaders from around the world on Sunday, February 4, highlighting his career, legislative leadership, and how he is working to drive rural economic prosperity throughout Arizona and the nation.

Pava's passion for place-based initiatives and supporting traditionally under-resourced entrepreneurial ecosystems inspired her team to develop a program in her honor - PLACE Builders (Pava LaPere Award for Cultivating Ecosystems). In partnership with Forward Cities, EcoMap's PLACE Builders initiative is a 4-month fellowship program that will empower eight ecosystem builders nationwide.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the world’s largest membership organization for economic developers, is thrilled to announce a new $1 million research initiative supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has released its latest Economic Development Research Partners (EDRP) report titled "Leading and Managing Next-Level EDOs: Leveraging Technology." The report encourages economic development organizations (EDOs) to devise intentional strategies for adopting new technology. 

Amy C. Madison, CEcD, EDFP, EDMP has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for 21 years.

Washington, DC – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is pleased to announce the signing of a memorandum of cooperation with the Organization of American States (OAS) to support, enhance and expand the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) program.   

Becca Cruger has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for 3 years.