This Disability Pride Month, IEDC celebrates the vital role of people with disabilities in our economies. Our goal as economic developers: build inclusive economies for all, embracing visible and invisible disabilities. Learn more: iedconline.org/celebrating-di… #IEDC #DisabilityMonth

We've got new IEDC memberships: 🌟 Individual + 🚀 Emerging Leaders. Join directly, even without org membership. Affordable options for newcomers! Perfect for: Independent pros, field newcomers, ED enthusiasts. Start now, save more. Prorated fees for '24! iedconline.org/new-membership…

🧩 Your path to inclusive prosperity starts here. Join our free Equity Playbook webinar: "Institutional Partnerships: Anchoring Economic Prosperity in Black & Brown Communities."🗓️ Aug 1 | Online Learn to leverage anchor institutions for inclusive growth! iedconline.org/institutional-…

Double the learning, double the savings! 🤑 Register for our 2024 Annual Conference + EDCC Partnership conference and get: 🔹 15% off EDCC registration 🔹 $150 off IEDC Annual Conference Use code: 2024IEDCEDCC. Valid till Aug 30. Register: iedconline.org/denver #IEDCDenver

🏆 IEDC Excellence Awards Update: Judging has resulted in: 64 Gold 🥇 87 Silver 🥈 87 Bronze 🥉. Check back for Best in Show nominees and full gallery of winners in August! Thanks to all applicants and judges! #IEDC #EconomicDevelopment

IEDC seeks Board nominations! Help guide the future of economic development. Open to all members in good standing. 2-year term starts 2025. Deadline: Aug 5, 2024. Nominate yourself or others: iedconline.org/board-nominati… #IEDC #EconDev #LeadershipOpportunity

🤖 "Technology-Led Economic Development" in Denver! 📅 Sept 13-14, 2024. Learn to: - Partner with key sectors - Create tech hubs & networks - Tech marketing & business acceleration 🍻 Happy hour included! Limited spots! Register: iedconline.org/technology-led… #IEDC #EconDev #Course

🗞️ EDA announces $184M for 6 Recompete Program Finalists! IEDC supports this initiative creating opportunities in distressed communities through quality jobs & improved workforce access. Learn about the awardees: eda.gov/news/press-rel… #IEDC #EDA #EconDev

🎓 IEDC 2024 Annual Conference Equity Scholarships Now Available! 5 scholarships left at $375 for our Denver conference. Expand your network, enhance skills at a reduced rate! ⏰ Apply by August 30, 2024. First-come, first-served: iedconline.org/equity-scholar… #IEDCDenver #EconDev

🏆 #IEDC 2024 Best in Show nominees announced! These economic development projects are changing lives & boosting communities. See for yourself: iedconline.org/2024awardbesti… Find out the winner at our Annual Conference in Denver, Sep 15-18! Register by Aug 30: iedconline.org/Denver

🌟 Join Mark C. Perna on out #IEDC webinar, "Mastering Mega Trends Shaping Next-Gen Talent"! Learn to unleash Gen Z potential, build competitive advantage & bridge skills gaps. Don't miss this game-changer in talent strategy! Register: iedconline.org/mastering-mega… #Workforce

Discover Denver's economic landscape through captivating tours that are selling out FAST at our 2024 Annual Conference (Sept 15-18)! Gain invaluable insights from local innovators. Experience Denver's unique challenges & opportunities firsthand. Register: denver.iedconline.org/tours

Join IEDC's only 2024 live, in-person course! Tech-Led Economic Development Training - Sep 13-14, Denver CO. Register by Aug 30 Learn to: Leverage tech in #EconDev Create innovation networks Partner with key sectors Plus: happy hour! 🍻 Register: iedconline.org/technology-led… #IEDC

Cheers to the new CEcDs! 🎉 Their excellence in economic development is paving the way for stronger, equitable communities. Join this prestigious group of leaders. Learn more about becoming a CEcD: iedconline.org/cecd-august-20… #EconomicDevelopment #CEcD #Leadership #Excellence #IEDC

📊 New EDRP Report: Strategic Planning for Economic Development. EDOs must adapt to: - Tech advancements - Knowledge economy - Focus on sustainability & equity Learn how to stay ahead: iedconline.org/edrp-reports #IEDC #IEDCReport #EconomicDevelopment #StrategicPlanning #EDRP

🎉 2024 IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Award Winners announced! 🏆 These teams are transforming communities & setting global standards. See winners: iedconline.org/2024-award-win… Leave congrats: iedconline.org/congratulate-a… They're building better futures for us all! #IEDCAwards

💰 2023 IEDC Salary & Demographic Survey is here! Benchmark yourself, your org, and region with top economic development data. Download now to stay ahead: iedconline.org/2023-salary-de… #IEDC #IEDCSalarySurvey #EconomicDevelopment #SalarySurvey

We mourn the loss of Kwame Botchway, a visionary in equitable entrepreneurship who transformed communities & opened doors for underrepresented entrepreneurs. We honor his legacy by continuing his mission of fostering equitable econ opportunities for all. iedconline.org/honoring-kwame…

🚨Last chance to register online for our 2024 Annual Conference! Highlights: "State of Site Selection" deep dive Innovative "Breakfast Bar Camp" Alejandra Castillo on federal programs NEW: Lyneir Richardson on community ownership Register by TODAY, Aug 30: iedconline.org/denver

Meet Janie VanWinkle, #ERCfellow supporting Grand Junction Business Incubator Center (BIC) in CO's AgriWest initiative! This rancher unites ag stakeholders to diversify their regional, rural economy, which is 40% reliant on agriculture. Read on: iedconline.org/janie-vanwinkle #ERC #EDA