Growth Dimensions Receives 2024 Economic Development Organization of the Year Award

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

July 30, 2024 (Boone County, IL) – Growth Dimensions Economic Development for Belvidere and Boone County, Illinois 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 Economic Development Organization (EDO) of the Year category that impacted a population size of 25,000-200,000 residents. Growth Dimensions Economic Development will be acknowledged and honored at the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 15-18.

"This award highlights Growth Dimensions’ commitment to Belvidere and Boone County, while demonstrating the transformative impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO. “It is with great pride that IEDC presents this award to Growth Dimensions Economic Development, 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. “Growth Dimensions’ 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.

“It is an honor to receive the Economic Development Organization of the year award from the IEDC,” declared Pamela Lopez-Fettes, Executive Director of Growth Dimensions. “This recognition is a testament to the visionary leaders, businesses and residents who have championed Belvidere and Boone County for economic growth.” 

About Growth Dimensions Economic Development
Established in 1979, Growth Dimensions, Inc. provides a progressive and cooperative environment which improves the quality of life by fostering economic opportunity and personal growth. With economic development partners throughout Belvidere-Boone County, Growth Dimensions is advancing a coordinated economic development strategy to create jobs, promote community assets and stimulate capital investment through business retention and attraction efforts. For more information visit www.growthdimensions.org. 

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!