Mayor John Giles | City of Mesa Official Website
Mayor John Giles | City of Mesa Official Website
The City of Mesa’s Office of Economic Development (OED) has been honored by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) with two gold Excellence in Economic Development Awards. OED was recognized at an awards celebration during the IEDC Annual Conference held in Dallas, Texas.
IEDC's Excellence in Economic Development Awards recognize the world's best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year's most influential leaders. Twenty-six award categories honor organizations and individuals for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban, and rural communities. Awards are judged by a diverse panel of economic and community developers from around the world, following a nomination process held earlier this year. IEDC receives hundreds of submissions each year. The City of Mesa Office of Economic Development received accolades in the following categories:
GOLD AWARD
Category: Neighborhood Development
Asian District
(For a community with population more than 500,000)
GOLD AWARD
Category: Annual Report
FY 2021-2022 Annual Report
(For a community with population more than 500,000)
“Mesa’s Asian District is a significant economic driver for our city and the best place in the Southwest to explore Asian food and cultural traditions,” Mesa Mayor John Giles said. “I’m proud of our economic development team’s work to brand and elevate our Asian District. The demand for new space and the expansion of Mekong Plaza are a testament to the growth and popularity of that part of our city.”
“I couldn’t be more pleased with the economic development work our team has accomplished,” Mesa Economic Development Director Bill Jabjiniak said. “I’m equally appreciative of our team’s effort to elegantly and effectively communicate those results through a distinctive annual report design.”
About the City of Mesa
With a population of more than 517,000, Mesa, Arizona is the 36th largest city in the United States and second largest in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area. Mesa encompasses 138 square miles inside the metro area, which has a population of 5 million people and is projected to grow to 5.2 million by 2028. Mesa is a vibrant city and a premier location for business development opportunities. Serving industry leaders such as Amazon, Apple, AT&T, Banner Health, Boeing, Bridgestone, Dexcom, Facebook (Meta), Google, Gulfstream, Northrop Grumman, Virgin Galactic, and many more, Mesa is a smart location for intelligent companies. SelectMesa.com
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.
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