Washington, DC (December 16, 2025) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) today announced the release of its inaugural State of the Field report, which presents a panoramic view of how practitioners define and deliver economic development across diverse communities, organizational types, and geographies. "This report arrives at a

In Northwest Indiana, underutilized brownfields sit alongside newly laid quantum fiber lines, creating a rare opportunity to pair legacy land with next-generation industries. The choices we make now about land reuse, energy, and community engagement will shape whether this growth is sustainable, resilient, and inclusive. As an Economic Recovery Corps

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation are proud to announce the fourth group of recipients earning the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals. This cohort builds on the momentum of the previous groups, marking continued progress in advancing IEDC and ACCE's

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is pleased to announce that 44 individuals have been awarded the Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation following a multi-part examination process conducted in November 2025. “Economic developers play a vital role in shaping the future of their communities. They drive investment, support

Congress has extended the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 — the 2018 Farm Bill — through September 30, 2026. The extension was included in the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371), which Congress passed on November 12, 2025. This law also

On November 10, the U.S. Senate passed legislation 60–40 to reopen the federal government, combining three full-year appropriations bills with a continuing resolution that extends funding for all other agencies through January 30, 2026. The vote marked a major bipartisan breakthrough to end the nation’s record-long 41-day shutdown and sent the

We wanted to share an update on a major legal case affecting U.S. trade. The Supreme Court is reviewing whether tariffs imposed during the Trump administration on nearly all imports from most trading partners were legally authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The Court will decide both whether the president has the