PHOENIX, AZ – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC), in partnership with Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) and Prosperity Strategies, proudly announces the launch of the Arizona Sustainable Economic Development Learning Lab, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to help Arizona’s economic development professionals integrate

On May 22, the U.S. House of Representatives passed reconciliation legislation, named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), by a vote of 215-214. The bill includes several policy priorities of the White House and of the 119th Congress related to extending the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and addresses immigration, healthcare, and social safety net

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

We are following up on our earlier message regarding the March 14 executive order issued by the White House, which raised questions about the future of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), among others. As we previously shared, the executive order directed federal agencies to

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The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) Foundation are proud to announce the recipients of the second iteration of the Certificate in Workforce Development Fundamentals program. This cohort builds on the momentum of the inaugural group, marking continued progress in advancing IEDC

Whether your organization prides itself on continuous improvement, kickstarting a new capital campaign, or welcoming newly elected leadership in 2025, IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) third-party review can optimize your organization’s performance in 2025. To succeed in today's challenging business environment, economic