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The nominations for Awards 2006 that received the three highest evaluations in their respective category qualified as Finalists. The Finalists in each category are listed below alphabetically.
The Finalists in each category are listed below alphabetically.
In the category of Urban or Suburban Economic Development the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they utilize innovative, market-based strategies to improve urban or suburban economic development. The three Finalists follow:
Industrial Development Authority, City of Los Angeles, California
Specific Program: Empowerment Zone Bond
Los Angeles, California
San Antonio Economic Development Foundation
San Antonio, Texas
Tinley Park Economic Development
Tinley Park, Illinois
In the category of Rural Economic Development the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they utilize innovative, market-based strategies to improve rural economic development results. The three Finalists follow:
Missouri Biotechnology Association
Specific Program: Rural Biotechnology Initiative Project Number 11-302
Jefferson City, Missouri
Ravalli County Economic Development Authority
Hamilton, Montana
Yuba-Sutter Economic Development Corporation
Yuba City, California
In the category of Enhancing Regional Competitiveness the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they enhance regional competitiveness and support long-term development of the regional economy. The three Finalists follow:
Catalyst Connection
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Lane County Community and Economic Development
Specific Program: Community and Economic Development
Eugene, Oregon
Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA)
Weslaco, Texas
In the category of Economic Adjustment Strategies the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they help communities plan and implement economic adjustment strategies in response to sudden and sever economic dislocations. The three Finalists follow:
The City of Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo, Colorado
Greater Norfolk Economic Development Foundation, Inc.
Norfolk, Nebraska
Lincoln Trail Area Development District
Specific Program: One Knox Policy Council
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
In the category of Technology-led Economic Development the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they support technology-led economic development and reflect the important role of linking universities and industries and technology transfers. The three Finalists follow:
North Country Council, Inc. and Grafton County Economic Development Council
Specific Program: Dartmouth Regional Technology Center
Bethlehem, New Hampshire
North Dakota State University Research and Technology Park, Inc.
Fargo, North Dakota
University of Florida, Office of Technology Licensing
Specific Program: EDA University Center Program
Gainesville, Florida
In the category of Community and Faith-Based Social Entrepreneurship the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they advance community and faith-based social entrepreneurship in redevelopment strategies for areas of chronic, economic distress. The two Finalists follow:
Saint Patrick Center
St. Louis, Missouri
Southeast Tennessee Development District
Specific Program: Southeast Tennessee Religious Heritage Trail
Chattanooga, Tennessee
In the category of Innovation the nominations are evaluated to determine how effectively they incorporate innovative strategies for maximum results. The three Finalists follow:
Business Innovation Factory
Providence, Rhode Island
ConnectKentucky
Specific Program: Prescription for Innovation
Bowling Green, Kentucky
Paulding County Board of Commissioners
Specific Program: New and competitive solution for urban and economic development as part of the world economy
Dallas, Georgia
