Ameren receives national accreditation for economic development capabilities

International organization recognizes Ameren as an Accredited Economic Development Organization

Ameren has been recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as one of 99 economic development organizations certified as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) — a comprehensive peer review process that measures economic development organizations against commonly held standards in the profession.

The IEDC's AEDO program recognizes the professional excellence of economic development organizations throughout the world.

"Ameren displays the professionalism, commitment and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor," said Nathan Ohle, IEDC president and CEO.

As part of the distinction, Ameren Missouri's Economic Development team was recognized for its robust partnerships with regional and local economic development organizations, responsiveness and solution-oriented approach. The team was also commended for its role in site readiness and business development activities.

"Earning accreditation from the IEDC reflects many strong partnerships across Ameren's service territory and our efforts to help advance our local communities," said Tara Oglesby, vice president of energy solutions and business development for Ameren Missouri. "We remain focused on supporting long-term business investment and job growth in the regions we serve."

The AEDO program consists of two phases: a documentation review and an on-site visit. Each phase is designed to evaluate information about the structure, organization, funding, programs and staff of the candidate economic development organization.

The IEDC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association serving economic and community development professionals. With more than 4,500 members, it is the largest organization of its kind in the world. To learn more about the association and the AEDO accreditation, please visit iedconline.org.