About Us

THE IDAHO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (IEDA) “The Idaho Economic Development Association champions economic prosperity across Idaho through EDUCATION, NETWORKING, and ADVOCACY.”

IEDA MEMBERS actively participate in association activities, join together to find solutions to challenges facing our state and individual communities, and teach and learn from one another.  Members are encouraged to join Committees, attend association and related Events, continually increase in knowledge and experience, and be willing to assist other members. 

MEMBER BENEFITS
  • Increase skills to help facilitate the business and social vitality of your community
  • Network with a diverse group of professionals 
  • Arm yourself with a number of strategies and resources for combating issues in your community
  • Annual education conference with training about current economic development topics
  • Receive regular updates on what’s happening in communities around the state
  • Support economic development tools like Gem State Prospector: www.gemstateprospector.com
  • Scholarship opportunities to attend the conferences
  • Ability to participate in the "Giving Back" Mentoring Network. 
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Idaho Representatives at the state booth during the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C. - 2018

Awards

Bob Potter Award
Bob Potter served as one of the first economic developers in Idaho for a local community that actively engaged in business attraction efforts. Author of Potter Principals, he has served as a role model for economic developers and has left a lasting legacy in Idaho.  In his honor, IEDA started an award program in the spring of 2015 to recognize economic development leaders in Idaho.
Economic Development Professional of the Year
The Idaho Economic Development Association wishes to recognize a currently practicing economic development professional who in the last twelve months has made a  significant impact in their community.  
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Committees

Board of Directors
Marketing & Membership Committee
Education Committee
Public Affairs Committee
Mentor Networking Program Committee

Contact for more information: [email protected]

​One Vision, One Voice, One Bright Future - IEDA