STL Partnership Accredited by the International Economic Development Council
Economic development organization continues with AEDO accreditation
ST. LOUIS (Oct. 18, 2024) – The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) has been recognized as one of 83 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).
“STL Partnership displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor,” said IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle.
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: a 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 STL Partnership has attained a measure of excellence assuring that their trust is well-placed and their business is in good hands.
“We are honored to continue to earn this accreditation through IEDC,” said Rodney Crim, CEO and president of STL Partnership. “We appreciate our peers noticing our hard work as we continue to attract, retain and facilitate growth of businesses in St. Louis County and City.”
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.
About St. Louis Economic Development Partnership
The St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) provides economic development services for the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County. The Partnership works in collaboration with the St. Louis Development Corporation, Greater St. Louis, Inc., the Missouri Department of Economic Development, the Missouri Partnership and other economic development partners to attract, retain and grow companies coming to or expanding in the St. Louis region. Learn more at stlpartnership.com.
About International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals in the world. With over 5,000 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. For more information on IEDC or the AEDO program, call Dana Crater at (910) 821.0245; fax (202) 223.4745; write to IEDC at 1275 K Street NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005; email [email protected]; or visit IEDC’s website at www.iedconline.org.
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