Great River Energy’s economic development services team stands in solidarity with its member-owner cooperatives and partner organizations as the world continues to monitor and adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic. This pandemic is unprecedented. But the need for economic development professionals to adapt quickly in response to a crisis is not. Whether faced with natural disasters, catastrophic events or viral pandemics, the role economic developers play in supporting the economic response and recovery efforts can have a significant impact in shortening the recovery time for businesses and communities.