Williamson, Inc. receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council

 

Williamson, Inc. received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award for its 2018 Williamson County Trends Report, in the category of General Purpose Print Brochure from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

The honor was presented at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, October 2, during the IEDC Annual Conference, which was held September 29 – October 3, in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Williamson, Inc. serves as the joint chamber of commerce and economic development group for Williamson County, Tennessee.

The Williamson County Trends Report serves as a resource for businesses and community leaders, providing the latest economic trends and projections for the county and included municipalities. Williamson, Inc. creates the publication every year, and distributes the first copies at our annual economic forum Outlook Williamson.

“This year our judges reviewed some extraordinary projects that advanced both communities and businesses. We congratulate all the award winners, and thank everyone who nominated their projects for sharing their success with fellow IEDC members. What we learn from each other helps us to grow and advance as a profession. We look forward to even greater participation from economic developers across the globe in the 2019 awards program.” -Craig Richard, CEcD, FM, President and CEO, Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation located in Tampa, Florida, and 2018 IEDC Board Chair


About the International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the world’s largest membership organization for economic development professionals. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life in their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, our members represent the entire range of economic development. Learn more at iedconline.org.