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International Economic Development Council-About.IEDC Page 2 of 3 <br /> •Community development <br /> •Industrial rehabilitation and location <br /> •tnternalionel trade <br /> -Tourism development <br /> Our Services and Programs <br /> Building strong,sustainable communities Is an endeavor requiring innovative strategies,tools,and techniques. <br /> Our programs and services have been developed accordingly:they provide educational opporlunitlee,analyze <br /> and disserninete information,and Improve decision-makers'responsiveness to economic development needs. <br /> They include: <br /> •Opportunities to netwerk with and learn from carnrrwndy leaders,industry experts.and federal <br /> policy makers at our technical and annual conferences <br /> •Professional development that strengthens economic developers'careers and communities, <br /> and a certhlication program that unifies and sets the standard of excellence for the discipline <br /> •Advisory Services and Research that creates custom solutions for all types of communities,as <br /> well as federal agencies <br /> •In-depth analysis In the premiere.publication of the discipline-Economic Development Journal <br /> -and a bi-monthly survey of economic development news and federal updates in the Economic <br /> Development Now e-newsletter <br /> •Public policy which monitors federal activity impacting the field of economic development and <br /> engages our membership In policy advocacy activities <br /> •The Accredted Economic Development Organization program,which provides organizations <br /> with independent feedback on their operations and recognizes excellence in local economic <br /> development efforts <br /> Our Staff <br /> Comprised of recognized feeders In economic development and professionals skated in association <br /> management,our staff is dedicated to supporting the endeavor9 of Our members and edvandng the profession <br /> and disel/eine of economic developmental a whole. <br /> Frequently Asked Questions About IEDC <br /> What is economic development? <br /> IEDC defines the tenn as a program,group of policies,or activity that seeks to improve the economic wet- <br /> being and quality of fife for a community,by creating andfor retakting Jabs that facilitate growth and provide a <br /> stable tax base. <br /> What is IEQC? <br /> IEDC is thewmid's largest professional organization for economic development practitioners.We have more <br /> than 4,500 members across the United States,as well as Canada,Europa,Australia,New Zealand,and other <br /> nations. <br /> Whet is LEDC's purpose? <br /> IEDC works to help economic developers do their Jobs more effectively,and to raise the profile of the <br /> profession.if we succeed,our members create more high•quality Jobs,develop more vibrant communities,and <br /> generally Improve the quality of life In their regions.To that end,we provide information on trends and beet <br /> practices,networking opportunities,professional development courses and numerous other services, <br /> Who are IEDC's members? <br /> Our Mentors are the people who: <br /> •Worker persuade new businesses to locate in your community,region or state <br /> •Try to treip the businesses that ere already In your community to conenve growing there <br /> •Mo look for ways to turn distressed areas into vibrant hubs of economic activity <br /> http://www.iedconline.org/web-pages/inside-iedc/iedc-at-a-glance/ 6/1 0/2014 <br />