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Vision 2011 EDA Receives National Recognition


Washington, DC (October 31, 2008) - The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the
Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance has again been recognized as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). Originally accredited in 1996, the organization was reaccredited in 1999, 2002, and 2005. Following three more successful years as an AEDO, the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance has again achieved reaccreditation.

"The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor," said IEDC President and CEO, Jeff Finkle.

The AEDO program is a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession. The program consists of two phases: documentation review and an onsite visit. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, program, and staff of the candidate economic development organization.

"Earning the AEDO accreditation tells the community and prospects that the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance attained a measure of excellence assuring that their trust is well placed and their business is in good hands," added Finkle.

Maintenance of the AEDO status is required every three years and is accomplished through documentation submission and/or onsite visits by a team of the AEDO subcommittee. The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance is one of 25 organizations accredited nationally. There are approximately 15,000 economic development organizations in the United States.

"This is a great honor and is a testament to the quality of the economic development program and staff we have here," said Charlie Sursa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. "This designation helps assure the community and Vision 2011 investors that their funds are being used in accordance with the highest standards in the economic development industry," added Sursa.\

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About the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance:

Vision 2011 is the Delaware County's five year economic development program and is administered by the Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and Delaware Advancement Corporation. For more information about the EDC, visit www.muncie.com.

About the International Economic Development Council

The International Economic Development Council is the largest membership association serving economic and community development professionals in North America. With over 4,000 members nationwide and abroad, IEDC offers the economic development profession one source for information and professional development, one voice for the profession and one force for advocacy. For more information on IEDC or the AEDO Program, please contact Liz Thorstensen at ethorstensen@iedconline.org, call IEDC at 202.223.7800 or visit IEDC's website at www.iedconline.org.

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