As the largest membership organization for economic developers, IEDC provides services that position our members for success in the United States and around the world. From training courses and webinars to cutting-edge publications and conferences, IEDC is the top resource for economic development organizations. Read more about what IEDC does to advance the economic development profession.
Economic development organizations can benefit from an independent assessment on their operations and recognition for excellence.
IEDC awards recognize the world's best economic development programs, partnerships, and marketing materials, and the year's most influential leaders.
CEcD status means peer recognition, a job qualification enhancement, and recognition as a leader in the field.
Our conferences provide connections, access and insights by bringing together experienced economic developers, community leaders, industry experts, and policymakers.
Through funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), IEDC and volunteer members help communities restore their economies after disasters.
As IEDC’s internal think tank, EDRP papers are the leading source of practitioner-based economic development research.
IEDC’s job board helps EDOs reach the best candidates, and job seekers connect with a job that best fits their needs.
IEDC membership gives you access to our ED Now newsletter and Economic Development Journal, our member directory for networking, clearinghouse information research, online Grants Research Center, and preferential member pricing on all IEDC conferences, courses and webinars.
IEDC engages Congress, the administration, and various departments and agencies on the policy issues that are most important to economic developers.
Stay up to date on best practices and news with the resources IEDC provides through our newsletter and journal.
Fundamental and in-depth training courses are the leading source of education for economic development professionals at all levels.
Attended by thousands of economic development practitioners every year, IEDC webinars cover cutting-edge best practices and resources for the economic development field.