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Encyclopedia > Economic Development Corporation

An economic development corporation is an organization common in the United States, usually a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to promote economic development within a specific geographical area. These organizations are similar to, but complementary to Chambers of Commerce. 501(c)(3) is a provision of the US tax code that provides exempt status, for Federal income tax purposes, for some non-profit organizations in the United States (see 26 U.S.C. Â§ 501(c)(3)). The term refers to: Section 501. ... A non-profit organization (often called non-profit org or simply non-profit or not-for-profit) can be seen as an organization that doesnt have a goal to make a profit. ... Chambers of commerce are business advocacy groups which are usually not associated with government. ...


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The NVEDC or Napa Valley Economic Development Corporation is an EDC The mission of the Napa Valley Economic Development Corporation is to develop a sustainable and vital economic base through strong partnerships, fully leveraged economic development projects and state-of-the-art information services. ... The New York City[1] Economic Development Corporation[2] works with the private and public sectors on economic development initiatives to revitalize businesses, create jobs, and generate revenues for the City. ...

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Economic development - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article (1114 words)
Economic development is the development of economic wealth of countries or regions for the well-being of their inhabitants.
The study of economic development is known as development economics.
Development economics emerged as a branch of economics because conventional economic theories are largely applicable only to developed countries that have gone through development already and are embarking on steady-state growth.
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