In our March 2024 episode of “The Headquarters,” EDGE Vice President of Operations, Dr. Joann Massey conversed with Dr. Dell Gines, the Chief Innovation Officer of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). With the IEDC, Dr. Gines spearheads crucial initiatives, including managing conferences, research endeavors, professional development, and overseeing an ambitious $30 million economic recovery program. The conversation with Dr. Gines shed light on the IEDC’s core values of inclusive prosperity, collaboration, and equitable development, which closely resonate with EDGE’s goals.
As they delved into topics such as distributing growth equitably and extending economic development policies to rural areas, the dialogue underscored the imperative of fostering collaboration within Shelby County to drive sustainable economic progress. With Shelby County serving as a microcosm of diversity, the discussion highlighted the pressing need for accessible and inclusive economic development initiatives that benefit all members of the community.
About Dr Dell Gines
Dr. Dell Gines is a nonprofit executive and certified economic developer with over 15 years of experience in organizational transformation and economic development. As Chief Innovation Officer of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), he oversees the professional development, research, conferences and program functions for the organization, including the 30 million dollar, EDA-funded Economic Recovery Corps program, a national program that places 65 fellows in host organizations around the nation to spur equitable development.
Don’t miss this enlightening conversation on driving inclusive and equitable economic growth for communities worldwide – view the full episode here.