The Economic Development Research Partners Program (EDRP)

Designated for Innovative Leaders in the Economic Development Community

The Economic Development Research Partners Program (EDRP) is designed to help the economic development professional weather the challenges of globalization that have been threatening our communities in recent years.

Aims of the EDRP

Through the EDRP, IEDC is taking its mission to a new level: to assist practitioners in successfully competing in the global economy and increasing prosperity for communities at an accelerated pace, empowering ED professionals to better define their vision and voice.

This exclusive level of membership - under the IEDC banner – will serve EDO’s and practitioners in remaining relevant during this volatile period of economic change, enabling them to consult and brainstorm amongst peers at the highest level.

Members will work towards improving information dissemination and best practice strategies on critical issues that impact our communities such as incentives, entrepreneurship, innovation, and performance monitoring. Questions concerning real estate and sustainability, EDO management, and professional image and validation will also be examined in order to fine tune tools and techniques that ultimately improve the effectiveness and success of the profession.

Methods and Benefits of the EDRP Program

The Partners will meet 2 to 4 times a year, sometimes with experts in the field, to coordinate activities and focus agendas on pertinent and practical issues.

The $5,000 annual membership fee also includes:

• 1 year of standard IEDC membership
• 8 individuals on the EDRP roster
• Acknowledgement on the IEDC website, conference programs, and more
• Access to data
• VIP networking opportunities

This is an incredible opportunity to strengthen the communities in which we operate and the profession as a whole.

For further information on EDRP membership, please contact: Mary Helen Cobb, Director of Membership and Development, at (202) 942-9460 or mcobb@iedconline.org.

Current EDRP Members

Amarillo Economic Development Corporation		Bismarck-Mandan Development Association
Brooks Development Authority		Buffalo Niagara Enterprise
BurnsideAnalytics		CDC Small Business Finance Corporation
Camoin Associates		Cedar Hill Economic Development Corporation
Charlotte Regional Partnership		City of San Jose - Office of Economic Development
CityWide Development Corporation		Creative Sheffield
IBM Global Business Services		Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
Greater Oklahoma City Partnership		Greater Richmond Partnership, Inc.
Lehigh Valley Economic Development		Lincoln Economic Development Association
Longview Economic Development Corporation		North Carolina’s Eastern Region
Oklahoma Department of Commerce		Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina
Richardson Economic Development Partnership		Saginaw Future Inc.
Saint Louis County Economic Council		York County Economic Development Corporation
Spectrum Subsea International, Pacific Northwest Office		Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada
Kansas City Economic Development Corporation		Towson Univeristy Division of University and Community Outreach

• Technology-led Economic Development
August 26-27 | Lansing, MI

• Workforce Development
September 23-24 | Columbus, OH

• Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies
October 7-8 | Atlanta, GA

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