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Welcome to MEDA

Michigan Economic Developers Association exists to advance economic development in Michigan by providing a range of services and programs to enhance economic development skills. By offering programs, education classes, public relations, and networking opportunities, MEDA makes it possible for economic development professionals statewide to be up to date/educated on the most successful economic development practices.

Education: MEDA programs are consistently high quality and designed to meet the needs of our members.
Networking: An unmatched peer group comprised of some of the finest economic development practitioners in the nation.
Advocacy: MEDA provides its members with a weekly e-newsletter, e-legislative update, research report and whitepapers.


MEDA Membership Service of the Month
May 2012 -- MEDA provides conferences and training courses throughout the year for its members and to anyone with interest in economic development. Topics vary depending on the current needs of the economic development community. Sessions also include updates on popular economic development programs that have been proven to generate business growth and much more. MEDA Members have access to this training at a reduced rate.
See the Education, Training and Networking section of our website for a description of our educational offerings as well as brochures from past events as samplings of what we offer to our members.


Upcoming Events

/files/DirectoryImages/Machine.pngRegister Now for the Inside the Economic Toolbox Program: May 24th
This yearly event looks at key economic development tools comprehensively from both an informational and implementation aspect. Several breakout sessions are held throughout the program so that attendees can choose the programs that are the most important to their area of responsibility. Both state and local professionals join together to take a fresh look at both current and new programs used by economic and community development professionals. Included this year: Michigan Business Development Program (MBDP) Case Studies, Putting the Chronically Unemployed to Work, Finding Value in Tax Foreclosures and Land Banking, Michigan Shifting Gears and many more.
Click here to view the agenda and to register!

Register Now for the 2012 Economic Development Basic Course: September 10th - 13th
MEDA has partnered with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and Western Michigan University to offer the Economic Development Basic Course. This week long course is a comprehensive educational opportunity with focus on the critical areas of economic development. For those seeking national certification, the Economic Development Basic Course is the first requirement in the process towards receiving your Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) certification. This course is also excellent for those with under five years of experience in economic development or for those just looking to tie up loose ends to their economic development knowledge.
Click here for more information and to register!

 

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Click here to go to the Certified Business Park Web Site Homepage. View the profiles of the business parks in Michigan that maintain the high standards of certification through the State of Michigan.