American Economic Development Council

Promotional Materials Awards Competition - All Wards

The Economic Development and Parks Committee reports having received the following report (August 23, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism and submits it to City Council for information:

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to inform members of Council that the Toronto Lure and Sector Brochure series, created by the Economic Development Office and Corporate Communications Division, has been recognized by the American Economic Development Council with a first place Marketing Award.

Recommendation:

That this report be received for information.

Comment:

The City of Toronto has been named a winner in the American Economic Development Council (AEDC) 1999 Promotional Materials Awards Competition. Founded in 1926, AEDC is the largest international economic development association, serving more than 2,300 economic development professionals worldwide.

The annual Promotional Materials Awards Competition showcases the best efforts of economic development organizations in attracting and retaining business through marketing materials.

The City of Toronto's Economic Development Office was awarded the highest Award (Best of Class) for its Picture of Prosperity Lure Brochure and companion Sector publications. Awards were presented during the AEDC 1999 Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix in Phoenix Arizona.

Now in its 41st year, the competition attracted over 900 entries from a broad spectrum of economic development organizations. Entries were judged by a panel of experienced corporate site location executives.

Contact Names:

Mr. Carl Knipfel, 392-3293; Ms. Brenda Librecz, 397-4700.