interviewed by the Institute for Economic Development

Recurve is proud to be an Awards Partner for the Institute for Economic Development (iED) Annual Awards 2025, where we are sponsoring the 'Collaborative Initiative of the Year' category.

This partnership highlights our commitment to fostering resilient, inclusive, and place-based "Good Growth." In a recent interview with the iED, our Founder and Managing Director, Sam Markey, shared his insights on the future of economic development and the importance of collaboration in place leadership.

"Good Growth is about building a foundation that is resilient and rooted in the unique character of a place," says Sam Markey. "We believe that collaboration is key to effective place leadership, which is why we are thrilled to be sponsoring this award."

Read the full interview here: In conversation with… Recurve

The iED Annual Conference & Awards Dinner will take place on November 25th. Sam will be attending along with Recurve Associate, Alex Cousins. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of leading professionals in the economic development sector.