SCEDC Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award

Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council

IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession

[August 28, 2024] Angola, IN – Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC) received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the General Purpose Website category that impacted 25,000 – 200,000 residents. The SCEDC and Isaac R Lee, CEcD, MBA will be acknowledged and honored at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 15-18.

"The SCEDC is setting the standard of excellence for economic development with its total overhaul website project. This award highlights SCEDC’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 Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC), 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. “The SCEDC’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.

"As we celebrate 21 years as an organizational birthday, we are extremely proud of our history and where we are going in the future," said Isaac Lee, Executive Director at the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation (SCEDC). " This award, our strategic plan, our ability to bring parties to the table for discussion and improvement, they are all indicators of our collective success. We are humbled that IEDC and the numerous judges for this award category, saw it fit that the SCEDC was worthy enough for this recognition. Our previous website was identified as one of our weaknesses and during our strategic plan process, our board made it a priority to completely overhaul the site with the help of Golden Shovel Agency,” said Lee.

For additional information about the SCEDC and how to get involved, please contact Isaac Lee at 260-665-6889or isaac@steubenedc.com. 

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!

About Steuben Economic Development Corporation

The SCEDC is a 501-c (3) non-profit, private entity contracted to administer economic development activities within Steuben County and every municipality within its county borders. The mission of the Steuben County Economic Development Corporation is to lead economic prosperity through collaboration while strengthening employment opportunities to improve the quality of life in Steuben County. The Steuben County Economic Development Corporation’s services are centered around key pillars of economic development: Business retention and expansion, business attraction, talent attraction & development, and the establishment of community development and growth. More information can be found on our website at www.steubenedc.com.