NREDA Rural Economic Development Leadership Award Presented to Jim Vermeer at National Conference in Nashville, TN
Jim Vermeer recognized among his peers for outstanding leadership in rural economic development and earns NREDA leadership award.

NASHVILLE, TN, July 13, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- A delegation of nearly 100 members of National Rural Economic Developers Association (NREDA) attended the Association's annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on July 9-11, 2011 at The Union Station. Honored at the NREDA Awards Luncheon was Jim Vermeer, Vice President, Business Development, Corn Belt Power Cooperative as the "2011 NREDA Rural Economic Development Leadership Award" recipient.

The Rural Economic Development Leadership Award recognizes outstanding leadership in the field of rural economic development. NREDA seeks to honor deserving individuals across America. Nominees may be economic development professionals or rural electric cooperative/rural telephone staff or board members. Nominees are those who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in an economic development project resulting in the improvement of the quality of life, creation of new jobs, and opportunity for growth and development in rural America.

This is a very prestigious honor. Jim Vermeer was chosen by a national selection committee representing electric and telephone cooperatives from across the nation. NREDA is a vital network of rural economic development professionals providing expertise and national leadership on rural issues.

Dennis Mingyar, NREDA Awards Chair says, "Jim Vermeer is the epitome of a rural economic developer. His vision, leadership and guidance to the profession have made him a source of knowledge and guidance. He is committed to his members, his consumers and his communities. He is someone we turn to with our questions and our needs."

The Annual Conference theme of "Community Transformation and Preparedness!" brought in over a dozen presenters from all facets of economic development. The Conference supports NREDA's mission to provide education, advocacy and networking opportunities to rural and suburban utilities and affiliated organizations.
Also recognized as recipients of the President's Award was J. Mark Gaddy with Berkeley Electric Cooperative due to his commitment to Rural Economic Development and leadership within NREDA.

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