International Economic Development Council

Our 2025 Leadership Summit is going to be unlike anything before. On February 23-25, 2025, join us for a Summit that is reimagined for every leadership stage. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gJEyeDKV #IEDCLeadership25 #IEDC #WashingtonDC #Policy #Leader #EconDev #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProDev #EconomicDevelopment Steve Stroud

We're celebrating 30 years of Entrepreneurship Evolution this year at Global Entrepreneurship?Week!?Join us to explore?innovative approaches?in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Nathan Ohle, President and CEO of IEDC, is part of a panel of leaders from top organizations that will share insights on the future of entrepreneurship-led economic development and the resources shaping our industry.?Register now! ???Date: November 21, 12:00 PM CT Register:?https://lnkd.in/gyAvGa_B Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow! #IEDC #GEW2024 #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

Here at IEDC, #entrepreneurshipisforeveryone. The streets are bubbling with bold ideas and big dreams. It's time to put those ideas together and form actionable strategies. LAST CHANCE TO join us on November 20th for proven roadmaps to build a thriving rural business ecosystem. We'll show you how to leverage local assets and transform challenges into sustainable growth. ?? Register: https://lnkd.in/gk44G2V2 Learn more about Global Entrepreneurship Week here: gew.us.co Your instructors are Courtney Zaugg, CEcD, EDP and our very own Director of Entrepreneurship Mo Collins. #IEDC #GEW2024 #RuralInnovation #Entrepreneurship #CommunityDevelopment

IEDC is pleased to see that the Senate #farmbill draft released today includes the new Rural Partnership Program we championed to strengthen #ruralinvestment. Great news for #ruralcommunities and #economicdevelopers! https://lnkd.in/g5c-FjSi

Registration is now OPEN! ?? The economic development landscape is evolving—and so is our Leadership Summit. Join us for an innovative experience that breaks the traditional conference mold: https://lnkd.in/gJEyeDKV Get ready for three days of: - Collaborative think tanks - Hands-on workshops - Expert-led D.C. exploration - Impact labs - Unparalleled access to key policymakers and federal agencies Our specialized tracks ensure meaningful growth opportunities for leaders at all levels: - C-Suite Executives - Mid-Level Professionals - Emerging Leaders - Minority Leaders - Women Leaders Register now for the best rate! https://lnkd.in/gJEyeDKV #IEDCLeadership25 #IEDC #WashingtonDC #Policy #Leader #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProDev #EconomicDevelopment

Looking for your entrepreneurship community? Find it during #GEW2024, with events taking place across the globe, including this one! Join us on November 20th to discover proven strategies to build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in your area. We'll explore how to leverage local assets and overcome unique rural challenges to create sustainable growth opportunities. Don't miss this chance to help your community thrive! ????? Register here: https://lnkd.in/gk44G2V2 Learn more about Global Entrepreneurship Week here: gew.us.co Mo Collins Courtney Zaugg, CEcD, EDP #RuralInnovation #Entrepreneurship #CommunityDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment

As we reflect on #VeteransDay, we are proudly highlighting Beverly Lee, who is currently an #EconomicRecoveryCorps Fellow and a Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel. She?is a champion of aerospace and technology-driven economic development who actively advocates for technology driven companies and entrepreneurs in the Middle Tennessee region; in fact, she was instrumental in the city of Tullahoma, TN being awarded the 2022 designation of “Great American Defense Community” by the Association of Defense Communities.?? ? As part of the ERC program which connects fellows with host organization to help advance a strategic project for 2.5 years, Lee is supporting Tullahoma Area Economic Development Corporation by helping grow an inclusive STEM workforce and increase the region’s economic resilience.? ? Home to the Arnold Engineering Development Complex (the world’s largest and most advanced aerospace testing center), #rural Tullahoma TN is the epicenter of emerging technology testing for the nation. Hence, there is an impending need for highly-skilled technicians, engineers, scientists, and professional administrators with projections to hire over 1,000 personnel in the next few years. The #ERCFellow will serve as primary liaison for #aerospace and #tech industries, recruiting firms and entrepreneurs to identify, prioritize, and develop #WorkforceDevelopment needs and strategies critical for an inclusive, community-informed entrepreneurial ecosystem.? ? Learn more about her impactful work in greater Tullahoma, TN:?https://lnkd.in/gJ8-Vr7S? ? There are 65 projects across the US. Find one near you:?https://lnkd.in/gr6PrN43? ? #ERC is proudly supported by the?#EDA.? ? #EconomicDevelopment?#Technology #Military #Jobs #STEMcareers

The The Young, Smart, & Local Conference returns to Philadelphia this Fall! Join your peers on Nov 12-14 for the premier gathering of talent development leaders. Network with professionals from across the nation who are building diverse, dynamic workforces in their communities. ??? IEDC members: Use code YSLthankyou24 for $100 off registration! Bonus: Your registration includes access to Campus Philly's 20th Anniversary celebration at the Comcast Technology Center! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eNM6Zupc #IEDC #YSL #TalentDevelopment #Philadelphia

?? Opportunity Alert! Bloomberg Philanthropies has launched the 2025 Global Mayors Challenge, inviting cities worldwide with 100,000+ residents to revolutionize their essential services. As cities manage everything from affordable housing to public safety for billions daily, this challenge pushes mayors to think bigger than incremental change. 25 winning cities will each receive $1M plus dedicated support to bring their innovative ideas to life. Cities can apply until December 20, 2024. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8N8u3gY #GlobalMayorsChallenge #Cities #Mayor #Bloomberg #IEDC

Entrepreneurship is key in developing rural communities. Join our very own Mo Collins, Director of Entrepreneurship at IEDC, and Courtney Zaugg, CEcD, EDP, Founder & CEO at Plaka + Associates, on November 20th for insightful discussions: https://lnkd.in/gnEyi2sv #IEDC #ProfessionalDevelopment #ProDev #Rural #EconDev