The PDI Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) Awards Program recognizes the contribution of BRE to the success of local and regional economic development initiatives. PDI Presents Business Retention Awards during the 2022 Fall Conference. Categories include:
All PDI members are eligible to receive the award. Eligible programs/projects are those in which the nominated entity plays a coordinating role or in which BRE activities play an integral role in the success of an economic development strategy. The programs/projects nominated may include those serving local or regional areas. Ongoing BRE programs or projects within the last 24 months are eligible.
The Overall BRE Program Award recognizes a community or region that has implemented a successful BRE initiative for their area. Criteria used to select the winners were: the success of communicating the program, improvements to the business climate, and measurable results and outcomes. We have four award winners in this category:
Single Business Retention and Expansion Project Category recognizes a single event or issue in which a community successfully mobilized to retain or expand an existing business. Consideration was given to the process of identifying the opportunity, collaboration with local, regional and/or state partners and the ability to respond quickly. Three awards were given in this category.
2019 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
Special Recognition Category
2018 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
2017 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
2017 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
2016 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
2015 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
2014 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
2013 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/Success:
2012 BRE Award Recipients
Overall BRE Program Award:
Single BRE Project/ Success