International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,500 members, IEDC is the largest national and global organization of its kind.
| Abbreviation | IEDC |
|---|---|
| Formation | May 2001 |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., United States |
Membership | 4,500 |
President and CEO | Nathan Ohle |
| Website | www |
IEDC is located in Washington, D.C., and is governed by a board of directors and by the president and CEO, currently Nathan Ohle. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, IEDC is legally barred from endorsing political candidates and may only engage in limited lobbying activities.
IEDC's strategic directives include the core topics of globalization, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and economic restructuring. IEDC works with communities and economic development organizations to weave these core topics into pertinent economic development projects, such as community revitalization, business development, and job creation nationwide and abroad.