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LVEDC honored internationally
Stacy Wescoe//September 9, 2024//
The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp., which promotes economic development in Lehigh and Northampton counties recently won four awards for its work from the International Economic Development Council.
Among the honors the LVEDC received was a Silver Award for Economic Development Organization of the year.
LVEDC said it competed against the largest economic development organizations in the world, which are those in regions of at least 500,000 people, many of which have bigger budgets and more staff.
The Excellence in Economic Development Awards won by LVEDC were:
Gold Award, Special Event, for the Fall Signature Event last November, “Lehigh Valley’s Technology Sector: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
Silver Award, Economic Development Organization of the Year.
Silver Award, Lehigh Valley Hot Careers Dashboard.
Silver Award, LVEDC Annual Report.
The LVEDC said the International Economic Development Council is the largest economic development association in the world, with more than 4,500 members globally.
“These honors are a powerful validation of the leadership of LVEDC’s Board of Directors who set successful strategies, and of the strength of the partners and investors who collaborate with LVEDC to make sure the Lehigh Valley economy continues to grow and provide opportunities for everyone,” said Don Cunningham, president & CEO of LVEDC.
Each year, IEDC recognizes organizations that demonstrate consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession through projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities and improving the practice of economic development.
“Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp. is setting the standard of excellence for economic development. These awards highlight LVEDC’s commitment to its community and demonstrate the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC president and CEO. “It is with great pride that IEDC presents these awards to LVEDC, celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development.”
IEDC will celebrate the 2024 Excellence Awards winners at its upcoming Annual Conference in Denver on Sept. 15-18.
