The EDA/CDC Globe was elevated approximately 125 feet to designate the projected site of the Mayaguez Regional Distribution Center on March 20, 1971.

Workers at the Kentucky Mushroom Farm pick and pack mushrooms in a limestome cave during the 1970's.

EDA Employees work with Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans

Assistant Secretary Jay Williams with the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation on April 8, 2015

South Dakota Economic Development Leaders Welcome Assistant Secretary Williams to Sioux Falls and Celebrate EDA’s 50th Year

Secretary Penny Pritzker celebrates EDA's 50th Anniversary with EDA Staff in Washington DC on August 26, 2015

Happy Birthday EDA!

Celebrating 50 years of collaboration, innovation and job creation!

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History of EDA

Read about the 50 year history of the Economic Development Administration.

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Photo Gallery

View a selection of photos from 1965 to the present celebrating EDA's 50 year history.

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Share Your Story

Send us your story on how EDA has impacted your life within the last 50 years.

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Video message from Commerce Secretary Pritzker

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Message from President Barack Obama (PDF)

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Video message from Assistant Secretary Williams

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