Business Facilities Names Cedar Park Economic Development & Tourism as a 2025 EDO Award Winner for its innovative work. 

Cedar Park Economic Development Corporation is being recognized for its forward-thinking approach to supporting innovation in the city. From its partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center to the development of tools that empower today’s fastest-growing startups, Cedar Park is living up to its reputation as the place “where innovation happens.” It’s only fitting that this commitment to progress has earned them the distinction of being named a 2025 Economic Development Organization of the Year.

For the third year, the publication for site selection professionals recognizes Economic Development Organizations for innovative, impactful programs.

 RED BANK, NJ — April 29, 2025 — Business Facilities, a leading source of news and trends for site selection decision-makers, has announced its 2025 class of Economic Development Organization (EDO) Awards. Now in its third year, the Business Facilities EDO Awards program shines a spotlight on innovative and impactful economic development programs and initiatives. From broad industry support to focused small business programs, the awards represent an array of solutions across locations and industries.

“The 2025 EDO Awards provide a look at the evolving nature of the factors behind corporate relocation and expansion decisions. From supporting workforce development and startups and Main Street to site development and a focus on manufacturing, the programs highlighted this year are a true reflection of some of the leading economic development efforts today,” said Anne Cosgrove, Editorial Director for Business Facilities. “We applaud all the entries submitted and welcome the opportunity to showcase the winners in the May/June issue of Business Facilities. These initiatives demonstrate the importance of vision and teamwork when it comes to achieving economic growth.”

Business Facilities editors evaluated the entries submitted through an online portal and selected 27 winning entries for Statewide, Utility, Large, Mid-Sized, and Small EDO categories.