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Piedmont Triad Regional Council
Named Best Digital CEDS™ Platform of 2026
Inaugural Award Voted on by Economic Development Organizations Across the US
StateBook, the provider of Digital CEDS™ platforms for Economic Development Districts (EDDs) across the United States, today announced that the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) of North Carolina has been selected as the winner of the inaugural Best Digital CEDS™ Platform of 2026 award — as voted on by economic development organizations, practitioners, and district leaders from across the United States.
“The Piedmont Triad Regional Council has set a remarkable example of what it means to embrace data-driven digital transformation in regional economic strategy,” said Calandra Cruickshank, StateBook’s founder and CEO. “This recognition reflects the power of the Digital CEDS™ movement and the extraordinary commitment of the PTRC team to their region and its future.”
The award recognizes the Digital CEDS™ platform that best advances regional economic development through outstanding data depth, usability, regional impact, and stakeholder engagement. The Piedmont Triad Regional Council stood out among eight highly competitive nominees representing Economic Development Districts from North Carolina, Mississippi, New York, South Carolina, Michigan, Connecticut, Louisiana, and California.
“We are honored to receive this national recognition for our Digital CEDS™ platform,” said Wendy Walker-Fox, Workforce and Economic Development Director for PTRC. “This award reflects the hard work and collaboration of our staff, regional partners, local governments, and stakeholders who are committed to building a stronger and more resilient regional economy. We are proud to be leading innovative, data-driven strategies that help our communities grow and thrive.”
The Piedmont Triad Regional Council’s Digital CEDS™ platform, available at ptrc.digitalceds.com, exemplifies how Economic Development Districts can leverage real-time, cross-sector data to empower communities, break down silos, and build more comprehensive and effective economic strategies than was ever possible with traditional static PDF reports.
As the winner, the Piedmont Triad Regional Council will be featured across StateBook’s national network and awarded a Digital Distinction Badge to display on their platform — a symbol of excellence that signals to stakeholders, partners, and communities that their region is leading the way in data-driven economic development strategy.