Organizations

The Southwest Georgia RC serves the 14 counties and 44 cities in Southwest Georgia. We provide a variety of services to governments throughout the region, including the development and review of zoning and subdivision regulations, land use planning, environmental planning, economic development, GIS and mapping services, information technology services, grant writing and administration, as well as human services, transportation and historic preservation.

Formed in 2000, the Upstate South Carolina Alliance is a public/private regional economic development organization designed to market the dynamic Upstate region, representing the commerce-rich northwestern corner of South Carolina, to the world. The Upstate SC Alliance's vision is to "Position and market the Upstate SC region to successfully compete for business investment globally."  The Alliance's goal is to spearhead an aggressive, innovative and comprehensive global marketing strategy to attract new investment to the Upstate region.

For 20 years, the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama has been a catalyst for economic growth in the state. During that time, the Partnership has contributed to Alabama’s greatest economic development successes. A totally private, non-profit organization, EDPA is uniquely positioned to partner with state, local and private entities involved in Alabama’s economic development efforts. EDPA provides services to companies looking to locate in the state, encourages emerging business development and assists companies and communities who want to improve their competitive edge.

The Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) is a business-driven, public-private partnership dedicated to keeping the 13-county Research Triangle Region economically competitive through business, government and educational collaboration. RTRP comprises economic development agencies across the region, who work with the N.C. Department of Commerce and a wide range of partners to market the 13-county region for new investment and direct strategic efforts to ensure the region remains economically competitive.

The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois, Inc. (EDC) is a 501(c) 6 non-profit regional public-private partnership for local business and community growth, supported by Peoria, Tazewell, and Woodford counties, multiple municipalities, and various businesses. It was created by the private sector to foster economic growth within the Central Illinois region. By capitalizing on business expertise, the organization enhances the local economy through targeted financial services, technical assistance, dissemination of critical economic data, and regional marketing.

The Central Arkansas Planning and Development District (CAPDD) is the link between community, government, and industry in Central Arkansas. Established in 1968, CAPDD is a non-profit, multi-county, multi-purpose, and multi-funded planning and development organization serving Lonoke, Prairie, Monroe, Faulkner, Pulaski and Saline Counties. We provide many services that help improve communities economically, as well as ecologically. These services include:

The Arrowhead Regional Development Commission (ARDC) is a multi-disciplined planning and development organization whose jurisdiction encompasses the Northeast Minnesota counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, and St. Louis. The mission of ARDC is to serve the people of the Arrowhead Region by providing local units of government and citizens groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems and fostering local leadership.

We're an innovative public economic development agency working to support a vibrant, growing economy across Massachusetts. Our strength stems from partnerships and industry insights. We develop meaningful collaborations across industry, academia and government which serve as powerful catalysts, turning good ideas into economic opportunity. Through our Innovation Institute and major divisions, the Massachusetts eHealth Institute and the Massachusetts Broadband Institute, MassTech is fostering innovation and helping shape a vibrant economy.

The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is an innovative, countywide, public-private not-for-profit partnership between the Brevard County Commission and the Space Coast business community. Business leaders, chambers of commerce, local and state government leaders, and community organizations contribute to the overall mission of the EDC.

Three Rivers Planning and Development District, Inc. (Three Rivers) is a private, non-profit organization formed by local government entities and business leaders to promote overall economic development, foster responsible short- and long-term community planning, and aid general civic, social, and economic development. Three Rivers promotes, administers, and interprets a wide variety of programs that fall under the jurisdiction