ATLANTA – September 19, 2025 – Invest Atlanta is proud to receive 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Gold and Bronze Awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The awards were bestowed for the organization’s work in two categories including Innovative Economic Development and Public-Private Partnerships. Dr. Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO, and representatives of Invest Atlanta were honored at the IEDC 2025 Annual Conference in Detroit, Michigan, September 14-17.

 

Invest Atlanta is leading the field of economic development with its Fresh Food Access Strategy (Gold) and Wells Fargo Open for Business (WFOFB) program (Bronze) awards.  These awards shine a spotlight on Invest Atlanta’s commitment to its community and showcases the significant impact of economic development,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO. “IEDC is honored to present this award to Invest Atlanta to celebrate both their leadership and innovation in the field."

 

Each year, IEDC honors economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that consistently demonstrate excellence in the field. The honorees lead transformational projects that revitalize communities and advance the practice of economic development.

 

“We are incredibly honored to once again be recognized by the International Economic Development Council,” comments Dr Eloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta. “These achievements reflect the dedication, innovation, and collaboration of our entire team and community partners. The economic impact of these programs combined total over $200 million. Receiving this recognition on an international stage reinforces our commitment to driving inclusive, sustainable economic growth, creating thousands of jobs and supporting our small businesses community. We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished—and even more excited for what’s ahead.”

 

About Invest Atlanta

Invest Atlanta is the official economic development authority for the City of Atlanta. Its purpose is to strengthen Atlanta’s economy and global competitiveness to create increased opportunity and prosperity for the people of Atlanta.

 

About the International Economic Development Council 

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With thousands of 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 a 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 we succeed, our members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at https://www.iedconline.org/.

 

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