IEDC names Best Economic Development Websites for 2007

 

 

 

September 2007 IEDC NAMES BEST WEBSITES OF 2007 Last week the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announced the top economic development websites at its Annual Conference in Phoenix. The award-winning websites are impressive and their results are noteworthy. These best-practice websites are models for economic development organizations to follow. Top Special Purpose Website by Population • Population 200,000 or more: Silicon Valley Economic Development Alliance, CA • Population 200,000 or more: Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce, TX • Population 50,000 to 200,000: The Port of Shreveport-Bossier, LA • Population 50,000 or less City of Englewood, CO Top General Purpose Website by Population • Population 200,000 or more: Milwaukee 7, WI • Population 200,000 or more: Tucson Regional Economic Opportunities, AZ • Population 50,000 to 200,000: Bismarck-Mandan Development Association, ND • Population 50,000 or less City of Blue Ash, OH According to IEDC, the Greater Waco Chamber was a "clear standout" that communicates "strategic community initiatives and is the key resource for regional data as a tool for investment in the Waco area." The Waco Prospector site, www.wacoprospector.com, is a regional database of available sites and buildings. The core business tool pulls together local GIS data combined with demographics, business mapping, labor force data and interactive maps. IEDC describes the website saying, "This serves as a tool for site consultants, commercial real estate brokers, industry, and local businesses searching for properties or searching for demographic and business data in a particular area." "The award serves as a salute to pacesetting organizations like the Greater Waco Chamber for leading the charge," said Ronnie L. Bryant, IEDC chairman. See the list of 2007 winners, honorable mentions and previous award-winners. Please forward this e-Newsletter to your friends interested in this information. They can subscribe to the monthly e-Newsletter by e-mailing info@EconomicDevelopmentonline.com. For more information about e-strategies for economic development please visit EconomicDevelopmentOnline.com. Over 5,000 economic development professionals throughout the United States receive this newsletter. You know what the rest don't.