The Washington, D.C.-based International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has recognized the Greater Richmond Partnership as one of 52 Accredited Economic Development Organizations (AEDO).
Created in 1993, the AEDO program recognizes the professional excellence of economic development organizations in North America, providing them independent feedback from national peers.
The accreditation process included two phases in which information is collected about structure, funding, programs and staff of the organization.
A documentation review is submitted before a site team visit. The review team interviewed stakeholders and investors during its two-day visit to the Richmond area in August.
