The deadline for submitting an entry is August 27, 2010. Awards
winners will be announced on October 27, 2010. EDA's
Innovation in Economic Development Awards (Formerly the EDA
Excellence Award Program) recognize innovative economic development
projects or strategies of national significance. The awards are designed
to showcase best practices and highlight outstanding results.
This
year's award categories are:
The entry advances the development of geographic concentrations of firms and industries that do business regionally, across sectors.
The entry promotes the commercialization of university research and technology, business incubators and research parks to foster job creation.
The entry successfully promotes American goods overseas and manufacturing revitalization, bolstering competitiveness abroad and creating higher-skill, higher-wage jobs.
The entry promotes innovative strategies in the development of
environmentally-friendly technology, projects, or partnerships that
attract substantial private capital investment and create higher-skill,
higher-wage jobs.
For information on the application process
and selection criteria, download the Entry
Brochure.
Once you've read the Entry Brochure and are
ready to submit your entry, Click Here
for the online application form.
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