Membership Classifications

Active Member

Any person actively engaged in economic development as a primary (more than 50% of work time) responsibility or assignment within an organization, firm, corporation, or legal entity. Active members have all privileges of membership, including voting rights, eligibility to serve as Board, Committee and Task Force Members.

Associate Member

Any person who as an active interest in economic development. Associate members have all the privileges of membership except to serve as an Officer or Board Member of the Association.

Student Member

Any person enrolled within a Michigan higher educational institution and not employed on a full time basis by a firm, corporation, organization, or other legal entity. Student members have all the privileges of membership except voting, holding office as a Board Member, or participating as a Committee or Task Force Chairman.

Membership Fees

  • Active Membership: $240
  • Associate Membership: $240
  • Student Membership: $25 - Must be paid at time of application.

Please note that MEDA Membership is individual, not organizational.