EDC recognized for excellence in marketing and programs
EDC recognized for excellence in marketing and programs
COLUMBIA CITY, Ind. (December 29, 2011) The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) recently received “Best in the Midwest” recognition for its Talking Points newsletter from the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC).
The award was announced at MAEDC’s recent 2011 Competitiveness Conference held in Chicago. Award entries were accepted in two markets per category – large market (annual marketing budget over $100,000) and small market (annual marketing budget under $100,000). Submissions were accepted for the categories of: Newsletters, Website, Special Events, Workforce Development, Annual Report, Business Retention & Expansion and Community Promotion and Marketing Program.
The EDC received a first place “Best in the Midwest” award in the category of Newsletters – small market for the quarterly publication “Talking Points” and a third place award in the category of Business Retention & Expansion for the EDC’s Small Business & Entrepreneurship Initiative (SBEI).
For many years, MAEDC has sponsored the annual Economic Development Awards competition to recognize and stimulate the creative use of quality marketing by economic development organizations throughout the ten-state Mid-America region in promoting their respective communities. MAEDC’s awards partner is Site Selection magazine, and all first place winners will be highlighted in an ad in the January issue of Site Selection magazine.
For more information about MAEDC, please visit www.maedc.net.
About Whitley County EDC
The Whitley County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is the lead economic development agency in Whitley County, Indiana. The EDC works closely with local, regional, and state partners to support our industry clients' growth and success. Our mission is to implement a unified economic development effort and to expand employment and business opportunities for the benefit of the people of Whitley County by developing and maintaining cooperation of all individuals, groups, and organizations within the county. The Whitley County EDC was established in 1992 and represents Whitley County, Columbia City, and the Towns of Churubusco, Larwill, and South Whitley. For more information about the EDC, visit www.whitleyedc.com.
Media Contact:
Alan Tio (Whitley County EDC) – 260.244.5506 or atio@whitleyedc.com
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