Economic Development Week

#EconDevWeek celebrates the profession and the professionals in communities across America. Join local Economic Developers in various #GoldenHeartGO events during this special week. Created by the International Economic Development Council in 2016, the goal of Economic Development Week (EDW) is to increase awareness for local initiatives that create jobs, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life. Governor Walker is proclaiming May 7 to 12, 2018 as Economic Development Week in Alaska; as are local mayors of FNSB, City of Fairbanks and City of North Pole. You can join the conversation on social media using: #GoldenHeartGO | #EconDevWeek | #EDW2018 Partners in Economic Development Week are Explore Fairbanks, Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation, Greater Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Association of Fairbanks, Alaska Small Business Development Center, Center for Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (Center ICE) at UAF, Fairbanks Arts Association and Fairbanks North Star Borough Economic Development.