MEDA Annual Meeting
2009 Annual Meeting: "Local? Global? Economic Development in a Changing Economy"
August 18th - 21st • Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites in Kalamazoo
MEDA's biggest education and networking event of the year is its Annual Meeting. This three-day conference includes educational sessions covering the most important economic development topics and issues of the time, a golf outing, exhibits, receptions and other networking opportunities.
As the economic climate continues to go through fast changes, you need to understand the changes and be a few strides ahead of the curve. Green initiatives, continued globalization, and transportation are at the forefront of Michigan and the country’s immediate future, and it’s imperative that you understand how to leverage these challenges and opportunities. Join us at this year’s Annual Meeting so you can get ahead of the wave of changes that our economy is experiencing.
Sponsorship Opportunites are still available!
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Awards - Nominate Now!
The Annual Meeting is the best place for recognition of the hardest-working economic developers. Every year, the MEDA Medalist of the Year and the Mike Conboy Professional Development awards are presented to outstanding individuals. Deadline for submissions extended to June 26th!
View Past Winners and Learn More About the Awards
MEDA Medalist of the Year Nomination Form
Mike Conboy Professional Development Award Nomination Form
4th Annual Marketing Materials Competition Open ~ We have added an additional level for more chances to win!
For the fourth year, MEDA will sponsor a competition of local economic development marketing materials. This competition provides an opportunity for Michigan’s economic development organizations to have professional marketing firms independently review their marketing materials, gives MEDA members a chance to review materials from other practitioners around the state and participate in a fun competition! Deadline for entries extended to June 26th!
Marketing Competition Entry Form With Complete Information on the Contest
Coming to the Annual Meeting and would like to see what Kalamazoo has to offer during your free time? Visit DiscoverKalamazoo.com to learn about area attractions, the downtown shopping district, the many restaurants surrounding the Annual Meeting location and much more!
Visit Past Annual Meetings
Click Here to view the brochure from the 2008 Annual Meeting. Click Here to view pictures.
Click Here to view the brochure from the 2007 Annual Meeting. Click Here to view pictures.