Welcome! Economic Development Division
The Economic Development Division's mission is to advance the practice and state of the art of economic development planning by increasing the understanding of economic development as a key element of public policy at all levels of government, and to promote it as a critical element of the neighborhood, community, regional, and national planning process.
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What's On Your Mind? News & Views
Our Fall 2025 News & Views issue features more stories about this year's award winners recognized at NPC! Sign in to your APA account to access our exclusive members-only newsletter!
- The evolution of Bondurant, Iowa’s Grain District
- Portsmouth, Virginia's Innovation District Plan
- Finding a home for economic development
- Notes from the Chair
- A link to complete our member survey
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Thank you to CAI for being our 2024 Executive Level sponsor!
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