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INTRODUCTION <br />Volunteer commitment and peer networking are two hallmarks of the role of the International <br />Economic Development Council (IEDC) in furthering the professional development of its <br />members. These two factors have been combined to create the Accredited Economic Development <br />Organization (AEDO) program, an exciting means of recognizing the professional excellence of <br /> <br />economic development entities throughout North America. <br />The role of a site visit is crucial to the success of this program. Only through objective review and <br />analysis of the applicant l and <br />constructive recommendations for improvement be made. The accreditation visits help to <br />communicate time-tested standards and professional methods to candidate organizations. The <br />leadership and guidance provided through the AEDO program will help candidate organizations forge <br />new directions and sharpen their competitive edge. <br />The nature of the AEDO program requires that all communications regarding the identity of candidate <br />organizations remain confidential unless, or until, accreditation is achieved. All information divulged <br />as part of the accreditation process is likewise considered to be confidential and may not be disclosed <br />to sources external to the AEDO program. <br />This document may not be reproduced in whole or in part, in any form, without the express written <br /> <br />permission of the IEDC. <br />3 <br />Accredited Economic Development Organization <br />Program Description and Guidelines <br /> <br /> <br />