Listening to former economic developer Mayor Kate Gallego speak at IEDC Leadership Summit is inspiring. Amazing collaboration happening in the Phoenix region between @MayorGiles Mayor Corey Woods and Mayor Alexis A. Hermosillo #IEDCPhoenix

“We are in the prosperity business” -@MayorGiles #IEDCPhoenix

Quote of the conference so far came from @MayorGiles “Apparently everyone in the U.S. has a constitutional right to shitty internet!” #IEDCPhoenix

Inspired and excited for Dr Eloisa Klementich’s leadership as IEDC 2024 Chair. This morning she unveiled her theme for her year as Chair, highlighting Economic Development Heroes. Cannot wait for her leadership throughout this year.

#IEDCUPDATES: We're still in awe of the magic from when we gathered the first cohort of the #EconomicRecoveryCorps. Meet our 65 fellows and learn more about how they will help advance alongside 65 host communities over the next 2.5 years at economicrecoverycorps.org #ERC #EDA #IEDC

From meeting then Governor Granholm as an infant to the opportunity to meet Secretary Jennifer Granholm as a 16-year old climate advocate!

The Senate EPW Committee has advanced the Economic Development Reauthorization Act of 2024 by voice vote, reauthorizing EDA for the first time in nearly 20 years! Better aligns the agency in recognizing the changing economic development landscape #economicdevelopment.

Welcome Beltway Ballerz-Ohle to the 9th Annual DC "LIVE" by Big Time Hoops (14U Boys) on Apr 13-14, 2024 #bigtimehoopsDMV #exposurebball store.bigtimehoops.net/store?eventid=…

Yessir! Tavis Laws putting in the work and coming out with the ‘Chip!

Listening to Gina Raimondo at Semafor’s #WorldEconomySummit talk about CHIPS and supply chains, critical conversations for economic development around the world

📣 #BreakingNews: The #IEDC applauds the Rural Prosperity & Food Security Act of 2024, steered by Sen. Debbie Stabenow & the Senate Agriculture Committee. A milestone for #RuralDevelopment, it aims to empower rural USA with key #USDA programs. Support its Senate journey! #EconomicGrowth

🌎 The #IEDC’s #EconDevWeek is here! We invite you to celebrate exceptional individuals positively impacting communities worldwide. Read their stories ➡️ iedconline.org/edw #EconDevHero #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityHeroes

#EconDevWeek with Nathan Ohle, President & CEO of #IEDC! At the #ACEMichigan event, hosted by Organización de los Estados Americanos, EDA , and U.S. Department of State, Nathan shared insights about our strategic plan and our partnerships with EDA, Michigan Economic Development Corporation, and OAS.

“If you want to focus on quality of life, on economic opportunities, you have to focus on driving economic development.” -Secretary Tom Vilsack

Exciting News! We just released our groundbreaking report on ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) for Economic Development Organizations.’ Learn how embracing DEIA can drive organizational success and position you as an industry leader. iedconline.org/DEIA-Report

Great session on Unlocking Inclusive Energy Opportunities getting started at #IEDCSpokane

Packed room for the Cultural Vibrancy and Creative Entrepreneurship session at #IEDCSpokane

Fantastic conversations happening in The Community Placemaking Roundtable at #IEDCSpokane

AI’s Influence on the Modern Workforce at #IEDCSpokane is an incredibly important conversation for the future of #EconomicDevelopment

My latest w/Adam Aley offers early insights from Economic Recovery Corps funded by EDA & implemented by IEDC w/6 partners. Key takeaways - Big uptake in rural "econ devp deserts" - V promising ROI Embedded capacity = big win for rural places brookings.edu/articles/edas-…