Kerrville, TX – Kerr Economic Development Corporation received a 2023 Excellence in Economic Development GoldAward from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Innovative Programs & Initiatives category for their Childcare Working Group actively working to provide creative and sustainable solutions to Kerr County’s child care shortages that impacted roughly 53k residents. Katie Milton Jordan was acknowledged and honored at the IEDC 2023 Annual Conference during the inaugural Recognition Night event in Dallas, TX, September 19.
“Kerr EDC has raised the bar for excellence in economic development with its Child Care Working Group project. This award is a testament to Kerr EDC’s dedication to its residents and serves as a great example of how economic development can help transform a community for the better,” said Nathan Ohle, IEDC President and CEO. “It is IEDC’s honor and privilege to present Kerr EDC with this award and recognize its leadership and innovation in the field of economic development!”
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.
“Child care challenges in Kerr Country are complex and multi-layered. We view this award as positive feedback that we’re on the right path to creative and sustainable change for working families in Kerr County. We are grateful for the community leaders who have come alongside this initiative to impact positive change”, reports Katie Milton Jordan of the KEDC.
About Kerr Economic Development Corporation
Kerr EDC’s mission is to retain existing jobs and create new job opportunities in Kerrville and Kerr County, which helps benefit the Hill Country quality of life we all enjoy. “The KEDC is tasked with fostering the growth of the community through the recruitment of industry, expansion of local business and up-skilling of our talent, all while making sure we retain the fabric of the Texas Hill Country.” — Gilberto Salinas, KEDC Executive Director
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 we succeed, our members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at iedconline.org.
