Runge named to Illinois Economic Development Association Board of Directors
LEAD’s CEO to serve two-year term

[June 21, 2022]    At its 2022 Economic Development Summit in Chicago, the Illinois Economic Development Association (IEDA) adopted its new Board of Directors. Included on the list is Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development, Inc.’s (LEAD) CEO, Andrea Runge.

IEDA works to increase Illinois competitiveness in a global economy. Its mission is accomplished through the collaborative efforts, training and professional development opportunities, opportunity awareness, and serving as the unified voice of professional economic developers throughout Illinois. To best serve the diverse footprint of Illinois, IEDA elects its Board of Directors through regional representation. Runge will join the Board as one of the representatives of the Central Illinois Region.

Runge’s appointment comes just after LEAD’s first year of operations. Even though the position on the Board of Directors is held by Runge personally, the advantages for Lincoln’s business community are not lost on Runge. “It is always best to have a finger on the pulse of what is happening in this ever-changing environment. Being a part of the Illinois Economic Development Association Board of Directors will allow me to network with other professionals, envision the Illinois economic horizon line, and bring back that information to our Lincoln businesses,” Runge said.

LEAD’s mission is to empower Lincoln’s economic health and vitality. To learn more about LEAD, please visit www.thriveinlincoln.org.

[Andrea Runge]