Consultant Connect has named Elaine Middleton, executive director of the Fayetteville-Lincoln County Industrial Development Board, as one of North America’s top 50 economic developers of 2023.

Consultant Connect is a consulting agency designed to bridge the gap between economic developers and site consultants. The economic development professionals selected were nominated by their colleagues in both the economic development and site location consulting industries for “excellent practices, innovation, and success in building the communities they serve.”

Each person in the top 50 will be featured by Consultant Connect during the month of June and will have the opportunity to share industry knowledge and leadership insights in career wisdom with fellow industry professionals.

Recipients will receive their award Nov. 30 at Consultant Connect’s ECONOMIX event in Atlanta.