October 5, 2023 at 8:05 am
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development (OED) has once again been recognized as one of 75 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic...
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development (OED) has once again been recognized as one of 75 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic...
City of Mesa Office of Economic Development Reaccredited by the International Economic Development Council
October 5, 2023 at 8:05 am
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development (OED) has once again been recognized as one of 75 economic development organizations accredited by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO).
- Originally accredited in August of 2017, the organization was reaccredited by IEDC following six successful years of activity as an AEDO member.
"This recognition of our Office of Economic Development is a tribute to the innovation, persistence and professionalism of the staff in bringing new development and jobs to Mesa," said City Manager Chris Brady.
The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process 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. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, program and staff of the candidate economic development organization.
"The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor," said IEDC President and CEO Nathan Ohle.In the report, the review team noted that "OED staff hold themselves to a higher standard in terms of providing superior customer service and, as such, are extremely professional and well-regarded. . . . Mesa is well known for being business-friendly and has a very supportive business environment, with staff noted as being very intentional in creating a sense of urgency with economic development projects."
- Earning the AEDO accreditation tells the community and prospects that the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development attained a measure of excellence assuring the community and prospects their trust is well placed and their business is in good hands.
- Maintenance of the AEDO status is required every three years and is accomplished through documentation submission and/or onsite visits by a team of the AEDO subcommittee.
The International Economic Development Council is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals in the world. With more than 5,000 members nationwide and abroad, IEDC offers the economic development profession one source for information and professional development, one voice for the profession, and one force for advocacy.
For more information on the AEDO program, please contact AEDO Program Manager Dana Crater at 910-821-9245 or dcrater@iedconline.org or visit IEDC's website at http://www.iedconline.org/AEDO.
FLASHBACK TO OCTOBER 2017 + 2016
05 September 2017
Mesa OED Gains Accreditation From IEDC
September 5, 2017 at 11:26 am
[Bill Jabjiniak, head of Mesa OED is shown in image to the left from the August 1,2017 meeting of the Economic Development Advisory Board]
"The City of Mesa's economic development team displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor," IEDC President and CEO Jeff Finkle said.
The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process 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.
Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs, and staff of the candidate economic development organization.
Earning the AEDO accreditation tells the community and businesses that the City of Mesa Office of Economic Development has attained a measure of excellence in the economic development profession assuring clients and stakeholders their trust is well-placed and their business is in good hands.
Maintenance of the AEDO status is required every three years and is accomplished through documentation submission and/or onsite visits by a team of the AEDO subcommittee.
< [Two IEDC evaluators out-to-dinner with Mesa OED staff, guests ]
About IEDC
The International Economic Development Council is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals in the world. With over 5,000 members nationwide and abroad, IEDC offers the economic development profession one source for information and professional development, one voice for the profession and one force for advocacy. www.iedconline.org
06 October 2016
Mesa OED on PR Blitz: Savvy Place-Branding
Office of Economic Development receives international Excellence in Economic Development award
Post Date: 10/04/2016 8:23 AM
[please see blogger notes after the press release] ***
The City of Mesa’s Office of Economic Development has been honored by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) with a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award in the category of Real Estate Redevelopment and Reuse for the “Centrica-Santander Consumer USA project: The Fiesta District Redevelopment Renaissance.”
The award was presented at an awards ceremony Sept. 27 during the IEDC Annual Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio.
The award was presented at an awards ceremony Sept. 27 during the IEDC Annual Conference held in Cleveland, Ohio.
“We are truly honored to be recognized for this award in economic development,” City of Mesa Economic Development Director William J. Jabjiniak said.
“This award is an affirmation of our economic development team’s efforts to bring quality redevelopment projects and new jobs to Mesa’s Fiesta District.”
The IEDC Excellence in Economic Development Awards were established to recognize excellence in economic development by international organizations and communities.
For more information on recent developments in Mesa, visit www.mesaaz.gov/economic.
About the IEDC
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the world’s largest non-profit membership organization serving economic developers. www.iedconline.org
For more information on recent developments in Mesa, visit www.mesaaz.gov/economic.
About the IEDC
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the world’s largest non-profit membership organization serving economic developers. www.iedconline.org
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Santander Consumer Finance is a sub-prime mostly auto finance lender, able to offer higher=cost high-interest loans to new car buyers.
Most of the jobs are typically low-paying in this call center.
Part of the incentives offered to this company was a payment by the city of $300 for the first 250 jobs hiring on residents of Mesa... an accurate up-to-date figure for the actual number of jobs hired is not stated, although a figure of 970 jobs is frequently used for public relations purposes.
Readers might also note that the IEDC is a paid membership organization.
Rather than searching for economic developments of merit, members like the Mesa OED can nominate themselves.
Fees to submit applications ranged from $110 to $165 for IEDC members and $190 to $210 for non-members.
2016 Timeline
Call For Entries: Feb. 12
Early Bird Deadline: April 8
Final Deadline: May 13
Judging: June
Notifications: July/August
Awards Ceremony: IEDC Annual Conference, Sept. 25-28
Early Bird Deadline: April 8
Final Deadline: May 13
Judging: June
Notifications: July/August
Awards Ceremony: IEDC Annual Conference, Sept. 25-28
Readers of this blog might also like to know what employees in the OED attended this recent conference and what were their "take-aways" for economic development strategies here in Mesa.
In addition to all 'THE BIG DEALS' did anyone attend this pre-conference training course?
The next IECD event is this: http://www.iedconline.org/events/2016/10/13/training-course/training-course-business-retention-and-expansion/
Training Course: Business Retention and Expansion
Date: October 13 - 14, 2016
Location: Madison, WI
This course is held in partnership with Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA).
» Agenda
» Instructors
» Certification
» Accommodations/Training Location
» Registration
This interactive course presents the core components of a BRE program and why the concerns of local businesses need to be actively addressed. By building an understanding of business visitation techniques and survey methods, practitioners will be able to clearly gauge their community's business climate. Learn the "red flags" that may indicate a company is looking to move elsewhere, and learn how to structure an effective technical assistance program to respond to business concerns. This course helps participants understand how a BRE program relates to attraction, workforce development, small business finance, technology transfer and many other economic development activities.
This course is held in partnership with Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA).
» Agenda
» Instructors
» Certification
» Accommodations/Training Location
» Registration
This interactive course presents the core components of a BRE program and why the concerns of local businesses need to be actively addressed. By building an understanding of business visitation techniques and survey methods, practitioners will be able to clearly gauge their community's business climate. Learn the "red flags" that may indicate a company is looking to move elsewhere, and learn how to structure an effective technical assistance program to respond to business concerns. This course helps participants understand how a BRE program relates to attraction, workforce development, small business finance, technology transfer and many other economic development activities.
Additional links provided by MesaZona blogger
Twitter: @IEDCtweets
13 October 2017
Q4 Economic Reporter Newsletter
The Quick Jab
by Bill Jabjiniak
Mesa Office of Economic Development
receives international accreditation
The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process 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. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs, and staff of the economic development organization.
I became intrigued with the AEDO program at the September 2016 IEDC Annual Conference in Chicago. It sounded like a great benchmark for our department. I saw the AEDO program as an opportunity to obtain an objective perspective to confirm the exceptional work we perform, and to receive valuable feedback to guide us in continuous improvement efforts.
After returning from the conference, staff began the first step of compiling our application. In all, 19 categories of documents were compiled including our strategic plan, organizational charts, job descriptions, budget reports, letters of support, executive resumes, and marketing collateral. Our submission included more than 400 pages and was submitted in December 2016.
After IEDC’s review during spring 2017, we were informed that we passed the initial phase and began preparations for a site visit with two IEDC reviewers. The three-day site visit took place at the end of July and provided an opportunity for the reviewers to see our organization in action.
During the site reviewers’ visit to Mesa, we met as an entire staff, toured the City, presented at an Economic Development Advisory Board (EDAB) meeting, and conducted several meetings with more than 20 partners and stakeholders.
The highlight of the AEDO application process was the interaction during the site visit between staff, our various stakeholders, and the AEDO reviewers. It was a truly rewarding experience to hear the wonderful words and testimonials from our stakeholders. The IEDC reviewers left the site visit greatly impressed by the caliber of our staff and the true partnership we enjoy with our elected officials and other stakeholders.
Along with the formal accreditation designation, IEDC provided us with a report outlining specific strengths of our organization as well as some specific recommendations for improvement. The timing of this accreditation process is significant. As mentioned in the previous newsletter, we are now in the beginning stages of crafting our new three-year strategic plan. We look forward to incorporating the feedback we received into to our plans for the future.
Economic development is a team sport and we cannot do it alone. During last month’s annual IEDC Annual Conference, I met with representatives from the various AEDO organizations in attendance to review best practices for other high-performing organizations. Fellow AEDO organizations comprise a tremendous network that will be another great resource for us going forward. Working together, with your continued support, we will work to grow and diversify Mesa’s economy by creating quality jobs for Mesa residents.
www.mesaaz.gov
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