Wayne County wins economic development award for Aerotropolis

Wayne County's Economic Development Growth Engine (EDGE) is flying high after it received an Excellence in Economic Development Award Tuesday in recognition of the Detroit Region Aerotropolis.

At the International Economic Development Council annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, earlier this week, the Aerotropolis was recognized in the category of Regionalism and Cross-Border Promotion, for communities with a population greater than 500,000. It also received an Honorable Mention in the category Multi-Year Economic Development.

The Detroit Region Aerotropolis Initiative includes four cities, three townships, two counties, Wayne County's Airport Authority, and private partners. The idea is for everyone to work together as a unified regional alliance to promote the region. In the past few years, almost 6,000 jobs and $1 billion in investment have been created by projects looking to be in the Aerotropolis.

The Excellence in Economic Awards program annually recognizes the world's best economic development programs and partnerships, marketing materials, and the year's most influential leaders for their efforts in creating positive change in urban, suburban and rural communities. The IEDC is dedicated to helping economic development professionals create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.

Source: Wayne County
Writer: Kristin Lukowski

Wayne County wins economic development award for Aerotropolis

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