Jonathan Whitt, center, accepts the partnership award at the IEDC Annual Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
Region 2000 honored for excellence in Economic Development from IEDC
October 18, 2010
Virginia’s Region 2000 Partnership received an Honorable Mention for Excellence
in Economic Development at an awards ceremony on September 28 during the
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Annual Conference in Columbus,
Ohio. The award was for Regionalism and Cross-Border Collaboration and
was accepted by the Technology Council’s Jonathan Whitt, CEcD, who was in
attendance.
“We recognize Virginia’s Region 2000 Partnership for
providing successful strategies to promote new paradigms in economic development
in this period of global recovery,” said William Best, IEDC chair. “Our awards
honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive
change in communities. The Virginia’s Region 2000 Partnership is showing that
they are at the forefront of the economic development profession and are using
innovative and effective practices that can be replicated in other
communities."
The Excellence in Economic Awards Program annually
recognizes the world’s best economic development programs and partnerships,
marketing materials, and the year’s most influential leaders. The program honors
organizations and individuals in 28 categories for their efforts in creating
positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities.
The
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the premier membership
organization dedicated to helping economic development professionals create
high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities and improve the quality of life
in their regions. Serving more than 4,500 members, IEDC represents the largest
network of economic development professionals in the world.