Economic Development Agencies

Chamber of Commerce located on the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas

Supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in Extremadura.

Empowering communities through revitalization and strategic planning.

Supporting local businesses and economic growth.

Federal Hill Main Street supports business owners and residents in Federal Hill to realize shared aspirations to create a world class, dynamic, thriving, and inclusive business district within the heart of Baltimore.

Future St. Stephen is the economic development agency of the Municipality of St. Stephen. Our board: comprised of business and community leaders, collaborates with the Town and partners to support growth and vibrancy. We identify local opportunities and help facilitate positive outcomes.

Fostering regional collaboration for economic growth.

Strengthening Piqua's business environment.

The Global Economic Diversification (GED) Council is a Canadian not-for-profit organization focused on promoting inclusive growth and sustainable economic diversification globally. Based in Canada, the GED Council serves as a collaborative platform that empowers nations, industries, businesses, and communities to develop innovative and diversified economies. Its mission is to reduce reliance on single economic sectors, particularly in commodity-producing nations, while fostering macroeconomic stability and long-term prosperity. The GED Council engages in various initiatives, including hosting global forums and summits, such as the Global Economic Diversification Summit. These events bring together thought leaders and policymakers to share insights and best practices for sustainable growth. The organization also contributes to research and indices that highlight the importance of economic diversification and offers consultative platforms for advisory discussions. Through strategic partnerships, the GED Council aims to attract investments and support communities in addressing economic vulnerabilities, ultimately driving global collaboration and innovation.

Empowering investment promotion for sustainable development.

Empowering communities through strategic development.

Hohenlohe Plus is a regional association established in 2018 by five towns in the Hohenlohe region of southern Germany: Bad Mergentheim, Crailsheim, Künzelsau, Öhringen, and Schwäbisch Hall. The association aims to promote the region as an attractive destination for skilled workers, highlighting its strong career opportunities and high quality of life. Hohenlohe is characterized by its dynamic environment, featuring over 100 technology and world market leaders, modern infrastructure, and a rich cultural landscape. The primary goal of Hohenlohe Plus is to attract and retain top talent by showcasing the region's economic strengths and livability. The association produces promotional content, including the award-winning film "Die geheimste Metropolregion ever!" to highlight career prospects and the region's appeal. Hohenlohe Plus collaborates with various member companies, including notable firms like ARNOLD UMFORMTECHNIK, Optima Group, and ebm-papst, to emphasize the diverse employment opportunities available in the area.

Supporting business growth and community development.

ILS LEDA is a non-profit association legally constituted in 2015, coordinating an international network of 61 Local Economic Development Agencies (LEDAs) spread across 17 countries in the world. ILS LEDA began its activities in 1998 as part of international development programmes managed by UNOPS and UNDP. Since 1990, our staff has been working in 26 countries and 72 local territories around the world through several programmes funded by the EU, the UN, the Italian Cooperation, the private sector, and others. ILS LEDA supports local, national and international organizations in improving territorial economies - with the aim of achieving just and inclusive sustainable human development - by: • Strengthening participatory governance; • Facilitating bottom-up socio-economic development strategies and plans; • Setting up innovative and sustainable instruments to implement these strategies and plans, such as Local Economic Development Agencies; • Accompanying the elaboration of territorial marketing strategies; • Building capacities and professional abilities for the management of territorial economic development processes. The LEDAs are structures whose members are public, private, social and community organizations of a given territory. They are self-sufficient, non-profit entities capable of providing comprehensive services for competitive, sustainable and human development for disadvantaged communities, local businesses, public administrations, NGOs and other local entities. Our mission is to spread awareness about the importance of local development as an instrument to make the world more liveable, with more welfare and social justice, by way of inspiring and supporting communities on the ground in finding best solutions adapted to their socio-economic and cultural contexts.

Enhancing Ethiopia's financial landscape for SMEs and startups.

Promoting economic growth in Onslow County.

Development Agency for Local Economic Growth

Supporting economic growth and community development in Kawerau.

Empowering minority and women-owned businesses in Long Island.

Advancing Loveland's economy through collaboration.

Supporting business and community development in North Tonawanda.

Choose Manassas is the economic development organization for the City of Manassas, Virginia. Operated by the City's Department of Economic Development, it serves as a municipal agency focused on promoting business growth in the area. The organization provides valuable information about the local business climate, economic incentives, and development opportunities. Its mission is to support and enhance the economic vitality of Manassas by fostering a favorable environment for businesses.

Supporting business growth in Moore County, NC.