Round Rock Chamber’s Startup Day Receives 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council

IEDC’s annual Excellence Awards honor the economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the profession.

(September 13, 2024 – Round Rock, TX) Round Rock Chamber received a 2024 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was bestowed specifically for the organization’s work in the Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development category for the inaugural Round Rock Startup Day that took place on May 2, 2024. The event was recognized for its remarkable success in uniting entrepreneurs, business leaders, and the community to drive innovation in Round Rock.

Round Rock Chamber team members will attend the IEDC 2024 Annual Conference in Denver, CO, September 15-18 where they will be acknowledged and honored with the award. The Excellence in Economic Development Awards program covered 26 categories, scored by 163 judges. This year, 64 Gold, 87 Silver, and 87 Bronze winners were selected from 146 organizations. Each category highlights transformative projects that have had a profound impact on communities.

“We are absolutely thrilled to announce this year’s award winners. These exceptional projects showcase remarkable dedication and ingenuity within the field,” said Kevin Kramer, Chair of IEDC’s Excellence in Economic Development Awards Advisory Committee. Round Rock Chamber’s contributions will leave a lasting impact and demonstrate its commitment to creating positive change for its residents.”

Every year IEDC looks specifically for economic development organizations, government entities, initiatives, and programs that have demonstrated consistent, exemplary performance in the economic development profession, leading the execution of projects that have a significant impact on revitalizing communities, and playing a major role in shaping and improving the practice of economic development.

“The Round Rock Chamber is the economic generator for the Round Rock community and is driven by its dedication to improving quality of life and creating new opportunities for businesses and individuals,” said Jordan Robinson, President & CEO of the Round Rock Chamber. “This award highlights our commitment to innovative economic development strategies that benefit our entrepreneurial community.”

“The Chamber is dedicated to developing a thriving ecosystem that supports high-growth entrepreneurs and startup businesses,” said Adriana Nunez-McDermott, Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the Round Rock Chamber. “This award is truly a testament to our commitment to making Round Rock a thriving location for innovation and economic growth. I’m looking forward to seeing how we continue to expand these efforts.”

Round Rock Startup Day has been a resounding success, catalyzing economic development and building momentum to foster a dynamic entrepreneurial environment in Round Rock.

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Kiersten Rathke, Marketing & Communications Manager
Round Rock Chamber
krathke@roundrockchamber.org

About the Round Rock Chamber
The Round Rock Chamber is the economic generator for the Round Rock community and is driven by its dedication to improving quality of life and creating new opportunities for businesses. The Chamber drives business growth, attracts new businesses, creates new jobs and nurtures small businesses. Learn more: www.roundrockchamber.org

About the International Economic Development Council
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization serving economic developers. With more than 4,300 members, IEDC is the largest organization of its kind. Economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life for their communities by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that facilitate growth, enhance wealth, and provide a stable tax base. From public to private, rural to urban, and local to international, IEDC’s members engage in the full range of economic development practices. Given the breadth of economic development work, our members are employed in various settings, including local, state, provincial, and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. When IEDC succeeds, its members create high-quality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions. Learn more at www.iedconline.org today!