The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced today that the Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO) has been recognized as one of 22 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).
“JEDCO displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor,” said IEDC President and CEO, Jeff Finkle.
The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession. The program consists of two phases: documentation review and an onsite visit. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs, and staff of the candidate economic development organization.
Earning the AEDO accreditation tells the community and prospects that JEDCO has attained a measure of excellence assuring that their trust is well-placed and their business is in good hands.
“JEDCO is only the second economic development group in Louisiana to receive the IEDC accreditation, and the first in our region. JEDCO is truly a model for all other economic development agencies to emulate,” said GNO, Inc. President and CEO Michael Hecht.
Maintenance of the AEDO status is required every three years and is accomplished through documentation submission and/or onsite visits by a team of the AEDO subcommittee.
The International Economic Development Council is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals in the world. With over 4,600 members nationwide and abroad, IEDC offers the economic development profession one source for information and professional development, one voice for the profession and one force for advocacy.
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