The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized the Greenville ENC Alliance as one of 88 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).
“The Greenville ENC Alliance displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor,” said Nathan Ohle, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council.
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 a documentation review and an on-site visit. Each phase evaluates information about the candidate economic development organization’s structure, organization, funding, programs, and staff.
“Achieving the AEDO certification is a testament to our community’s unwavering commitment to enhancing our economic development performance,” shared Drake Brinkley, Greenville ENC Alliance board chairman and commercial real property attorney at Ward and Smith, P.A., a gold-level investor in the Alliance. “This prestigious recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of our staff, board members, and investors. Congratulations to all members, past and present, who were involved in this remarkable achievement!”
Earning the AEDO accreditation tells the community and prospects that the Greenville ENC Alliance has attained a measure of excellence, assuring their trust is well-placed, and their business is in good hands. Maintenance of the AEDO status is required every three years and is accomplished through documentation submission and/or on-site visits by a team of the AEDO subcommittee.
“This accreditation represents a significant milestone for our organization. During our strategic planning process in 2023, we clearly stated that we would be an innovative and recognized economic development leader,” explained Josh Lewis, CEcD, President and CEO of the Greenville ENC Alliance. “This achievement signifies another step in that direction and reflects our entire team's hard work and commitment. We are proud to join the ranks of the nation’s leading economic development organizations and look forward to executing our mission at a high level.”
The International Economic Development Council is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals worldwide. 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. More information on IEDC or the AEDO program is available by clicking here: bit.ly/AEDOAccreditation.