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LEDA Excellence Award ~ 2024 Press Release

September 5, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kara Brown

Lincoln Economic Development Association Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council
IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession

September 5, 2024, Lincolnton, NC – Lincoln Economic Development Association (LEDA) received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Innovative Economic Development category that impacted populations between 25,000-200,000 residents. Lincoln Economic Development Association will be acknowledged and honored at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 15-18.

Lincoln Economic Development Association is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its “Early Success and Future Promise of the MyFutureNC initiative in Lincoln County, NC project”. This award highlights LEDA’s commitment to its community and demonstrates the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO, “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to Lincoln Economic Development Association, celebrating their leadership and innovation in the field of economic development.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce this year’s award winners. These exceptional projects showcase remarkable dedication and ingenuity within the field,” said Kevin Kramer, Chair of IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards Advisory Committee. Lincoln Economic Development Association’s contributions will leave a lasting impact and demonstrate its commitment to creating positive change for its residents.”

Every year IEDC looks specifically for economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession, leading the execution of projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities, and playing a major role in shaping and improving the practice of economic development.

David Lee, LEDA board chair, said, “We are honored to receive the 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from IEDC. This recognition highlights the dedication and hard work of our team and partners in fostering economic growth and opportunity in Lincoln County. Our focus on innovation and community impact, through projects like the MyFutureNC initiative, is a testament to what can be achieved when we work together for the future of our community.”

About Lincoln Economic Development Association
Lincoln Economic Development Association is a private, 501c(3) non-profit corporation charged with facilitating industrial and office development in Lincolnton and Lincoln County. LEDA’s mission is to foster an economic environment that promotes an enhancement of the standard of living by creating more and better jobs for the citizens of Lincolnton and Lincoln County and an increased and diversified tax base to provide needed community services. The organization’s goals include retention and expansion of existing business; attraction of diversified base industries, improvement of the overall business climate within Lincolnton and Lincoln County and the growth of stage two entrepreneurial companies.

About the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,300 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members engage in the full range of economic development practices. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in various settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. When IEDC succeeds, its members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at www.iedconline.org today!

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