https://www.midamericaedc.org MidAmerica Economic Development Council News Feed Mon, 25 May 2026 09:20:57 +0000 en-US https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/67352/midamerica-edc-opens-michael-p-hickey-foundation-scholarship-applications https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/67352/midamerica-edc-opens-michael-p-hickey-foundation-scholarship-applications Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Mid-America Economic Development Council (EDC) is re-opening its scholarship program, now funded by the Michael P. Hickey Foundation. The scholarship program is named in memory of Michael P. Hickey, a champion for economic development in the U.S. and especially the Mid-America region. Hickey was dedicated to ethical and honest... https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/67101/the-midamerica-economic-development-council-invites-you-to-participate-in-the-2026-economic-development-awards! https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/67101/the-midamerica-economic-development-council-invites-you-to-participate-in-the-2026-economic-development-awards! Wed, 01 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 The Mid-America Economic Development Council (EDC)  launched its 2026 economic development awards. These awards recognize outstanding endeavors in economic development efforts, marketing campaigns, and marketing events in the thirteen Mid-America region states: Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.This is an... https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/66775/convergent-and-resource-development-group-merge https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/66775/convergent-and-resource-development-group-merge Fri, 06 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 ATLANTA, GA — At the International Economic Development Council Leadership Summit, March 1–3, Convergent announced its merger with Resource Development Group. Effective immediately, RDG will operate as RDG, a Convergent Company. ​This partnership unites two respected fundraising firms under a shared strategy, preserving the strength and reputation of both firms.With the... https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/67344/midamerica-edc-vice-president-secures-google-data-center https://www.midamericaedc.org/news/recent-news/p/item/67344/midamerica-edc-vice-president-secures-google-data-center Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000 MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. – Michigan City leaders are welcoming Google as a community partner after the acquisition of the data center development, Project Maize.The $832 million Google Data Center has transformed the long-vacant building at 402 Royal Road, which formerly housed the Federal Mogul Corp. The site, owned by Phoenix...