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Greater Sacramento Economic Council takes center stage with top honors at IEDC
10/21/24
GSEC earns prestigious #3 Economic Development Organization award and a Gold 一个ward for its 2023 Life Sciences Report, showcasing regional innovation and growth
DENVER, CO —大萨克拉门托经济理事会 (GSEC) has achieved significant recognition at the 2024 International Economic Development Conference (IEDC) Annual Conference held in Denver, Colorado. GSEC has been named the #3 Economic Development Organization (EDO) for the third year in a row, marking a prestigious honor that underscores its impact on economic growth and innovation. Additionally, GSEC received the Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development in the Print Brochure category for its 2023 Life Sciences Report, which was also a nominee for Best in Show.
"(《世界人权宣言》) #3 EDO award highlights GSEC’s exceptional contributions to economic development on a global scale, showcasing its strategic initiatives, partnerships and successful outcomes in driving job creation and investment. This recognition solidifies GSEC’s position as a leader in economic development, affirming its commitment to fostering a thriving business environment in the Greater Sacramento region.
“As Chair of GSEC’s Board of Directors, I’m incredibly proud of our team for earning this distinction,” said Gary S. May, Chancellor of UC Davis. “It is a testament to the hard work, commitment and spirit of innovation our team demonstrates every day, and they truly deserve it.”
In addition to this significant accolade, GSEC’s 2023 Life Sciences Report was among fourteen projects nominated for Best in Show at IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards. This report, a collaboration with CBRE 和 Colliers, highlights the region’s strategic life science assets, including a thriving talent pool, robust research institutions and a favorable business climate. It details key sectors such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and agri-food tech, providing insights into industry trends and investment opportunities.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity to have been part of the Colliers Sacramento team, collaborating with CBRE and GSEC on the award-winning 2023 Life Science Report,” said Tommy Ponder, SIOR and Executive Vice President of Colliers. “It’s rare to see two major firms come together, which makes this accomplishment even more meaningful”.
“It was an honor to be able to collaborate with Colliers and GSEC on this report, which highlights Greater Sacramento’s growing Life Sciences community and helps communicate the opportunities for growth in scientific industries within the region.” Nellie Cruz, Senior Associate at CBRE.
IEDC is the largest membership organization serving economic developers around the world, and its Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world’s best economic development programs, partnerships and leaders.
GSEC’s recognition from IEDC further strengthens its reputation as a national leader in economic development and reaffirms its commitment to building a thriving, future-focused economy in the Greater Sacramento region.
For more information about the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and its work in life sciences, please visit www.greatersacramento.com .
关于大萨克拉门托经济委员会
大萨克拉门托经济委员会是加州首府地区创新增长战略的催化剂。该组织引领社区主导的方向,在整个六县地区保留、吸引、发展和扩大可交易行业,发展先进产业,创造就业机会和投资。大萨克拉门托地区代表了地方和州政府、市场领导者、有影响力者和利益相关者之间的合作,其唯一使命就是推动包容性经济增长。大萨克拉门托地区以发现为基础,以领导力为依托,以创新为动力。
关于国际经济发展理事会
国际经济发展理事会 (IEDC) 是一个非营利、无党派的会员制组织,为经济开发人员提供服务。IEDC 拥有 5000 多名会员,是同类组织中规模最大的。经济开发商通过创造、保留和扩大工作岗位来促进增长、增加财富并提供稳定的税基,从而提高社区的经济福利和生活质量。从公共到私营、从农村到城市、从本地到国际,IEDC 的成员从事着全方位的经济发展工作。鉴于经济发展工作的广泛性,我们的会员受雇于各种环境,包括地方、州、省和联邦政府、公私合作伙伴、商会、大学和其他各种机构。当我们取得成功时,我们的成员会创造高质量的工作岗位,发展充满活力的社区,并提高所在地区的生活质量。了解更多信息,请访问 iedconline.org.
媒体联系方式:
Brianna Buda, Communications Manager
大萨克拉门托经济委员会
(916) 287-9072
bbuda@greatersacramento.com
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