Alia Abbas has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for 10 years.

Economic Development is a vast discipline organizing resources and opportunities in a manner that allows the local economy to expand and flourish. It is the act of mindfulness at the intersection of free enterprise and public policy.

Economic Development is not a profession; it is a lifestyle. It means everything. You can never be off cause the work never ends. You want to make your community the best it can be so everything you touch could lead to the next amazing thing. So economic development means everything to me.

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has announced that the week of May 8 to May 12 will serve as this year’s Economic Development Week.   

Economic Development is about widening and deepening the base of the economy, while improving the quality of life in the community.

Mark Barbash has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) since the CUED days.

Washington, DC – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) welcomes Dr. Dell Gines, CEcD, a nationally renowned thought leader in economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building, as the Vice President of Partnerships, Advisory Services, and Thought Leadership.  

Joel Simon has been a member of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for 5 years.