The International Economic Development Council recognized Detroit Renaissance with two Honorable Mention awards recently during the IEDC Annual Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Robin Roberts Krieger, IEDC Chair said, "As the nation continues to tackle longstanding challenges in the midst of an inhospitable financial climate, these efforts have taken on an even greater significance. With the award, we laud trendsetting organizations like Detroit Renaissance for leading the charge."

We are honored and excited to receive these awards, and we are glad to know that our efforts are being internationally recognized.  The initiatives recognized by the IEDC were those competing in the categories of Neighborhood Development Initiatives as well as Regionalism and Cross-border Collaboration in areas with populations over 200,000. The Woodward Corridor Development Fund (WCDF), established to act as a catalyst for the redevelopment of the lower Woodward corridor neighborhood, and our Economic Development Coalition of Southeast Michigan (EDCSEM) were clear standouts in these categories. Without the assistance and collaboration of our community and business partners, none of the work would be possible.

The IEDC is centered in Washington, D.C. and has the primary mission of providing leadership and excellence in economic development for communities, members and partners. Their awards recognize excellence in the economic development profession.

For more about the IEDC, please visit their website at: http://www.iedconline.org/

You can also learn more about the awards for the WCDF and EDCSEM by downloading the attached document below.