Taking place from May 6 – 10, the week recognizes and honors the dedicated work of economic developers and their contributions to communities around the world.
Envision Greater Fond du Lac is proud to announce its participation in the 2024 Economic Development Week, a global initiative led by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
“As the local and regional economies evolve, the economic development profession must remain agile and responsive to change. The expertise of dedicated economic
development professionals and organizations is vital in cultivating sustainable growth and prosperity,” IEDC President & CEO Nathan Ohle said. “This year’s Economic Development Week will showcase innovative community leadership driving collaboration and creating opportunities in their communities. I hope our communities and economic developers around the world will join us in celebrating the accomplishments of a profession full of passionate changemakers and community builders.”
The IEDC created Economic Development Week in 2016 to recognize the work that economic development organizations and professionals do in their communities. IEDC celebrates Economic Development Week every year, highlighting the programs, best practices, and exceptional individuals who positively impact life in their communities. In just a few years the event has become one of the most widely recognized awareness weeks of its kind validating the, often unheralded, work of the economic development profession.
“Economic Development Week is a crucial time to reflect on our collective achievements and to plan for a future of inclusive and sustainable growth,” Sadie Howell, CEO/President, Envision Greater Fond du Lac, said. “Through our efforts, we partner with businesses, community leaders ,and the public to pursue opportunities that improve economic vibrancy, strengthen community identity, and invest in the next generation.”
This year’s Economic Development Week celebrates Economic Development Heroes, spotlighting economic developers who are pioneers in their communities. Envision Greater Fond du Lac is proud to celebrate:
- Lisa McArthur, Vice President of Economic Development
- Raina Lyman, Director of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Sarah Van Buren, Director of Business Intelligence
About Economic Development Week
The IEDC created Economic Development Week in 2016 to recognize the work that economic development organizations and professionals do in their communities. IEDC celebrates Economic Development Week every year, highlighting the programs, best practices and exceptional individuals that positively impact life in their communities. In just a few years the event has become one of the most widely recognized awareness weeks of its kind validating the, often unheralded, work of the economic development
profession. Learn more about Economic Development Week at www.iedconline.org/EDW.
