City of Miramar's Economic Development re-accredited by International Economic Development Council
Key Points(5)
- Originally accredited in October 2022, the department was re-accredited by IEDC following three successful years as an AEDO member.
- "The City of Miramar's Economic Development and Housing Department displays the professionalism, commitment and technical expertise that are deserving of this honor," said IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle.
- The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer-review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly accepted professional standards.
- The program consists of two phases: a documentation review and an on-site visit.
- Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs and staff of the candidate economic development organization.
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has announced that the City of Miramar's Economic Development and Housing Department has once again been recognized as one of 99 economic development organizations accredited by the organization as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).
Originally accredited in October 2022, the department was re-accredited by IEDC following three successful years as an AEDO member.
"The City of Miramar's Economic Development and Housing Department displays the professionalism, commitment and technical expertise that are deserving of this honor," said IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle.
The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer-review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly accepted professional standards. The program consists of two phases: a documentation review and an on-site visit. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs and staff of the candidate economic development organization.
Earning AEDO accreditation signals to the community and prospective businesses that the City of Miramar's Economic Development and Housing Department has achieved a recognized standard of excellence, assuring stakeholders that their trust is well placed and that their business interests are in capable hands.
To maintain AEDO status, organizations must undergo re-accreditation every three years through documentation submissions and/or on-site visits conducted by members of the AEDO Review Board.
The International Economic Development Council is the world's largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals. With more than 5,000 members in the United States and abroad, IEDC provides a leading source of information and professional development, serves as a unified voice for the profession and advocates on behalf of the economic development community.
