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 development organizations must demonstrate strong leadership and credibility while successfully differentiating themselves at the highest levels. Earning respected credentials is now more important than ever. IEDC's Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) program seeks to award such credentials to excellent and deserving EDOs throughout North America. Download the Guide to Becoming an AEDO and get started today!
Types of AEDOs:
- Local, regional, and state economic development entities
- Regional public-private economic development partnerships
- Economic development departments of utility companies
- Economic development departments of chambers of commerce
- Nonprofit business associations
Benefits of Accreditation:
- Receive a thorough, peer-reviewed organizational assessment by economic developers working in organizations just like yours
- Enjoy enhanced visibility within the community and better credibility with stakeholders
- Become part of a network of distinguished leadership organizations in the field
- Show off a plaque that proudly announces your accreditation status
- Promote your achievement in local media and IEDC publications
- Utilize the AEDO logo on your letterhead, promotional materials, and website
These Organizations Were Accredited and Reaccredited in 2024. Will Your Organization's Name Be Listed in 2025?
- Albuquerque Regional Economic Alliance
- Arvada Economic Development Association
- Blount Partnership
- Business Development Board of Palm Beach
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- City of Dallas Office of Economic Development
- City of Dublin Economic Development Division
- City of Fort Collins Economic Health
- City of Henderson Economic Development Department
- Clay County Economic Development Corporation
- Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County
- Economic Development Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County
- Greater Richmond Partnership
- Halifax Partnership
- Hot Springs Metro Partnership
- Lafayette Economic Development Authority
- Lee County Economic Development Group
- Loudoun County Department of Economic Development
- New North Inc.
- North Louisiana Economic Partnership
- Ponca City Development Authority
- Regional Economic Development, Inc.
- Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
- SouthGrow Regional Economic Development Alliance
- St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
- Sumter County Economic Development
- Tampa Bay Economic Development Council
- Team Volusia Economic Development Corporation
- Tulsa Regional Chamber