The Premier Conference for Michigan's Economic Developers
MEDA's biggest education and networking event of the year is Michigan's Premier Economic Summit, formerly the Annual Meeting. This conference includes educational sessions covering the most important economic development topics and issues of the time and several networking opportunities.
Join us in beautiful Holland, August 18 - 20th, 2025, for education and networking with your partners in growing your community!
Agenda, Activities, and Speakers
Activities - typically available in May
Meet the Speakers - typically available in May
Thank You Sponsors
Sponsor the Conference
Commitment Form
Location and Hotel Reservations
Venue: Haworth Hotel and Conference Center, Holland
Reserve Your Stay - coming soon
Make Your Travel Plans
Plan Your Trip and Fee Time Activities - coming soon
Awards
MEDA is proud to accept nominations for awards that honor hard-working economic developers. To be considered for the 2025 Summit, the form must be submitted to MEDA by TBD.
- MEDA Medalist of the Year Nomination Form
- Emerging Star Award Nomination Form
- Mike Conboy Professional Development Award Nomination Form
- Robert Sieghart Award for Enthusiasm for the Economic Development Profession
To learn about the qualifications, access the nomination forms (coming soon), and view past winners, visit our Awards Page.
Registration
Registration Fees
Early Rates - MEDA Members $335*/Non-Members $445**
Regular Rates - MEDA Members $350*/Non-Members $460** (August 11th)
*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 cjorae@medaweb.org to check!
**If not a member of MEDA, you can get a coupon for $135 if you join and pay for attendance before the conference. Email Cassandra at cjorae@medaweb.org if interested. You can learn more about membership on our Join MEDA page.
Optional Fees
Typically includes tours, trivia night, etc. $TBD
Guest (spouse, children, etc.) Fees
Opening Reception: $50
Typically includes tours, trivia night, etc. $TBD
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations must be received in writing to cjorae@medaweb.org on or before August 4th to receive a full refund.
- Cancellations between August 5th and August 10th will have a $75 processing fee.
- There will be no refunds after August 11th.
- Those who do not cancel and do not attend will be charged the full price of registration.
- The policy includes all paid activities including guest fees and tours.
Registration
The inaugural Michigan's Premier Economic Summit will be August 18 - 20th, 2025. Registration is expected to open in late May. Mark your calendar and visit the event page for more information.
Recognizing Our Planning Committee
Education and Summit Subcommittee
Certification Qualifications
This event qualifies for continuing education credits for Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) certification from Grow America (formerly the National Development Council). 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).
Questions
If you have any questions, visit our Staff page.