Elgin Development Group earns IEDC accreditation
The Elgin Development Group, a program of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council as an Accredited Economic Development Organization.
"IEDC accreditation of our economic development program confirms that we are committed to excellence. Congratulations to the EDG on becoming one of only 75 Accredited Economic Development Organizations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada," says Elgin Mayor David Kaptain.
The Elgin Development Group was recognized for its professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise to acquire this recognition, following a comprehensive peer review process that that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession. The program consists of two phases, a documentation review and an onsite visit, to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs, and staff of the candidate economic development organization.
"The Elgin Development Group sets itself apart from other communities by this accredited distinction from the IEDC," says Tony Lucenko, director, Elgin Development Group. " Existing and new businesses can be assured that they will be taken care of regardless of their size, assistance that they need, or issue."
Contributing to the factor of becoming an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO), the Elgin Development Group has again published its extensive Elgin Data Viewbook.
This 12-page report provides a a quick, yet in-depth, look at statistics featuring Elgin's business, municipal, and residential activity and growth; population and diversity factors; workforce sectors and categories; healthcare resources and services; and educational institutions.
"The IEDC accreditation of the Elgin Development Group is an affirmation that our economic development program is one of the best in the nation and that we stand ready to assist existing and new businesses, while always keeping the best interests of Elgin residents in mind," says Carol Gieske, Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. "Our Elgin Data Viewbook serves as an invaluable resource."
The EDG provides business assistance in many forms, including site selection, fast-track permitting, business retention, relocation, and expansion, workforce development, and international trade to providing resources for new budding entrepreneurs through the Elgin Area Small Business Academy.
The over-arching goals of the EDG are to: provide a solid tax base to support municipal and educational goals; improve the quality of life and standard of living for Elgin residents; create a diverse and vibrant local economy; and generate desirable employment opportunities.
The Elgin Development Group 2023 Data Viewbook was directly mailed to developers throughout Northern Illinois, local businesses, elected officials, and Elgin Area Chamber members. It is available to the public at different venues in Elgin, on both the EDG and Chamber's websites and the Chamber's office at 31 S. Grove.
The 2023 Data Viewbook can be found at www.ElginDevelopment.com.