For Immediate Release                                            Contact:  Erin Way, Media Relations

September 28, 2010                                                 (202) 942-9474, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CHIPPEWA COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARD FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

 The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation received an Excellence in Economic Development Award for their Newsletter in the category of Newsletter/Newspaper for communities with populations of 25,000 – 200,000 from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, September 28 during the IEDC Annual Conference, September 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio.

“We recognize the Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation 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 Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation 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 Chippewa County Economic Development Newsletter is a free, quarterly printed newsletter featuring an overview of development activities, staff activities, new businesses, valuable resources and general economic development news. In addition, an e-mail version is distributed monthly to provide an overview about business development initiatives, small business highlights, and CCEDC upcoming events.

“It is an honor that IEDC recognizes one of CCEDC many economic development activities as being ‘Best Practices”, and CCEDC investors and stakeholders should be applauded for their on-going support of our work.” expressed Charlie Walker , CCEDC President & CEO.

The Chippewa County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is a non-profit organization, which is funded by local governments and private business to develop projects that support the economic growth of Chippewa County and provide progressive one-stop economic development services to entrepreneurs, expanding and relocating companies, and to existing businesses.

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.  IEDC provides a diverse range of services, including conferences, certification, professional development, publications, research, advisory services and legislative tracking.

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