From the January 20, 2004 Star-Herald:

For many years, the Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) has sponsored competition to recognize and stimulate the creative use of quality marketing materials by economic development organizations throughout the ten-state Mid-America region in promoting their respective communities.

 

 Winning entries are displayed at the MAEDC Competitiveness Conference.

 

 Judging and Awards Criteria:

 

 Entries are judged on:

 

     Functionality

     Completeness

     Design

     Production Quality

     Visual Impact

     Uniqueness

 

 Rankings are offered for each of the 10 entry categories and in each of the three organizational budget levels. Superior and Excellent awards are presented in each category.

 

 This year, Twin Cities Development Association, Inc. received an Excellent for its Web Site.

MAEDC represents economic development professional in:

in Chicago, IL.

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Michigan

Minnesota

NEBRASKA

North Dakota

Ohio

South Dakota

Wisconsin