Roswell Inc Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council
IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards recognize outstanding performance by economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs.
[August 28, 2024] [Roswell, GA] – Roswell Inc is honored to receive the 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This prestigious award, in the Multimedia Promotion category for communities with populations between 25,000 and 200,000, celebrates Roswell Inc’s exceptional 2024 Video Campaign, which included the “We Are Roswell” social media series and the “Power of Partnership” video. The award will be presented at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, from September 15-18.
“We are absolutely thrilled to announce this year’s award winners. These exceptional projects showcase remarkable dedication and ingenuity within the field,” said Kevin Kramer, Chair of IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards Advisory Committee. “Roswell Inc’s contributions will leave a lasting impact and demonstrate its commitment to creating positive change for its residents.”
Every year IEDC looks specifically for economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession, leading the execution of projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities, and playing a major role in shaping and improving the practice of economic development.
Each year, IEDC seeks to honor economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that exhibit consistent and exemplary performance. These projects play a significant role in revitalizing communities and advancing the practice of economic development.
“Receiving this award is not only a win for Roswell Inc but also for the entire business community and our residents. It represents global recognition of Roswell’s commitment to innovative economic development, and it puts Roswell on the map,” said Steve Stroud, President & CEO of Roswell Inc. “This exceptionally exciting as it is our organization’s first Excellence in Economic Development award and we are honored!”
About the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,300 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members engage in the full range of economic development practices. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in various settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. When IEDC succeeds, its members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at www.iedconline.org today!