Economic Development Strategies and Solutions Fall Conference

This event will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Crowne Plaza Lansing West in Lansing.

Overview

MEDA’s Economic Development Strategies and Solutions Fall Conference covers topics in which economic development professionals are seeking strategies and solutions to get ahead of opportunities or address challenges.

In order to develop the best conference, a volunteer committee of MEDA members meets regularly to plan this and other MEDA membership programs. Click here to learn more about the Education Committee.

Agenda

Typically available in early October.

You Can Sponsor This Conference

Sponsorship Package ($1,500) Per Event*

• (1) Complimentary Registration
• Excel List of Attendees After the Event
• Exhibit Table
• Logo on Event Emails – 2 to 3 emails sent to over 4,500 contacts. Logo is linked to your website.
• Logo on Mail Piece – Mailed to About 5,000 contacts
• Logo on Rotating Banner on MEDA Homepage
• Opportunity to Address the Audience
• Social Media Post Recognizing Contribution
• Sponsor Spotlight in MEDA Newsletter for 1 Week – Includes Logo, Description, and Contact Information. Logo is linked to your website.
• Webpage Profile - Includes Logo, Description, and Contact Information. Logo is linked to your website.

*Limited to four (4) sponsors per event.

Email Cassandra at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested.

Cost

Early Rates - MEDA Members $135*/Non-Members $205**
Regular Rates - MEDA Members $150*/Non-Members $220** (Start 1 week before the conference.)
*If you joined MEDA in the last year, you may still have a New Member Coupon that you can apply toward this event. Email Cassandra at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to check!
**If not a member of MEDA, you can get a $125 coupon if you join and pay for attendance before the conference. Email Cassandra at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if interested. You can learn more about membership on our Join MEDA page

Hotel

Information coming soon.

Recertification Credits

This program has been approved for (1) continuing education credit for Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from the National Development Council (NDC). Use the form on this page to claim your credit.

We will apply to have this event recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts toward the recertification of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD).

Registration

Typically available in early October.

Cancellations must be received in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 24 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. Attendees who do not attend or cancel will be charged the full registration fee.