IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession
The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Silver 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 communities of 25,000 – 200,000 residents. President & CEO, Mike Espiritu, will be acknowledged and honored at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 15-18, 2024.
“The RCCEDC is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its National Championship Air Races project. This award highlights the RCCEDC’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 the RCCEDC, 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. “RCCEDC’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.
“To know that Roswell will be the future home of the National Championship Air Races is a privilege and honor,” said Mike Espiritu, RCCEDC President & CEO. “The event landing in Roswell is a testament to the collaboration and support of the region who have worked for the past year to make this dream a reality. We are confident that we can help the event grow and expand for many years to come.”
About RCCEDC
The Roswell-Chaves County Economic Development Corporation (RCCEDC) was founded in January 1987 as a Public-Private partnership. It is a 501(c)(3) membership organization with a Board of Directors–both voting and ex-officio.
RCCEDC’s mission is to attract new investment for the creation of economic-based jobs, develop the talent pool, support the local entrepreneurial spirit, advocate for a strong business climate, and foster a collaborative public-private partnership throughout Chaves County.
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.
Contact:
Mike Espiritu
575-622-1975
mike@chavescounty.net
