Brampton is getting some major international recognition for something the city hopes businesses and investors already know — it is a good place to be.
The City of Brampton’s Economic Development Office has earned a second consecutive accreditation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), placing the city among a select group of economic development organizations recognized for meeting the highest international standards.
Brampton is one of only six organizations in Canada and 98 worldwide to hold the Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) designation.
The city was first accredited in 2022 and successfully maintained the designation following a comprehensive year-long review. The latest accreditation is valid through 2029.
“This reaccreditation sends a strong message to businesses and investors that Brampton has the expertise, partnerships and services in place to support their success,” said Regional Councillor Rowena Santos, vice-chair of Brampton’s Economic Development Committee.
“By maintaining internationally recognized standards in economic development, we are strengthening confidence in Brampton as a place where businesses can invest, grow and create jobs.”
The recognition is more than a designation for City Hall.
The AEDO program is designed to evaluate how effectively an economic development organization supports investment, business growth and job creation.
As part of the latest review, Brampton achieved full compliance across all six areas assessed by the IEDC: leadership, strategic direction, community support, resources, technology and adaptability.
Reviewers also highlighted several areas they said distinguish Brampton’s economic development operation.
That includes a highly skilled team, strong partnerships with City departments, Council, post-secondary institutions, innovation partners and the local business community, as well as the city’s ability to respond to changing economic conditions.
One example was Brampton’s Tariff Action Plan, which brought industry and government partners together to support local manufacturers and helped secure additional federal resources for businesses.
The IEDC review involved a two-phase process lasting a year.
The first phase included a comprehensive examination of the Economic Development Office’s work over the previous three years. The second included a site visit involving City leadership, Council members, staff and community partners.
Organizations must successfully complete the reaccreditation process every three years to retain the AEDO designation.
The IEDC is the world’s largest membership organization for economic and community development professionals, with more than 5,000 members globally.
For Brampton, the international recognition offers another way to promote the city to companies looking to invest, expand or create jobs.
The message is straightforward: Brampton isn’t just a large and growing city — it has an economic development operation that meets global standards for helping businesses succeed.
And city officials believe that gives Brampton another competitive advantage when it comes to attracting investment and building a resilient local economy.
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