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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN 2010

Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Courses - Lansing, MI
May 5-7th - Economic Development Credit Analysis
June 17 and 18th - Marketing and Attraction
August 26 and 27th - Tech Led Economic Development
Fourth Quarter 2010 TBD - Certification Exam

May 19th, 2010
Annual Golf Outing - Location TBD

May 27th, 2010
Inside the Economic Development Toolbox - Lexington Hotel (formerly the Sheraton) - Lansing, MI

September 14th - 17th, 2010
50th Anniversary Annual Meeting - Hagerty Center at Northwestern Michigan College - Traverse City, MI

October 4th - 7th, 2010
Economic Development Basic Course -Eagle Eye Golf Club - East Lansing, MI

November 30th, 2010
Fall Membership Program - Lexington Hotel (formerly the Sheraton) - Lansing, MI

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT METHODS AND STRATEGIES BOOK

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MEMBER RESOURCES

Find A MEDA Member Searchable Directory
Economic Development Survey
Weekly Legislative Update
Research and Information
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The Michigan Economic Developers Association Celebrates 50 Years in 2010
Embarking on its 50th year in service, MEDA has many exciting plans to commemorate the occassion. Showing appreciation to our members - past and present - is our top priority. Throughout the year, MEDA will give back to Michigan's communities by holding a year-long fundraiser for Goodwill.

Please join us in celebrating this monumentous occassion. Click Here to go to the 50th Anniversary Celebration web page where you can learn about our plans as well as the history of the association and interesting facts about our past, as well as our contributions to economic development in Michigan as a whole. Participate by contributing your photos and memories as a MEDA member.

Thank you, MEDA members, for making this happen. We look forward to celebrating our 50th year with you!

Register Now for Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Courses
You can take all of the courses needed to obtain your CEcD designation in Michigan! You can register for all of the courses or any that you may still need to take the exam. The exam will also be held in Michigan in 2010!

Click Here to view the course schedule, course fees, fee schedule and register for courses.
The Economic Development Credit Analysis required course agenda is final! Register now and save up to $140!

MEDA Membership Service of the Month

March 2010 -- Available on Member Exclusive “Research and Information” page, MEDA members have access to Membership Survey, which analyzes trends in economic development by surveying the membership every other year. Results include a salary breakdown and analysis, benefits received by economic developers, the annual budget of economic development organizations, funding sources and much more.

MEDA Members, Click Here and login to access the 2008 Membership Survey Results. The 2010 Survey is coming soon!

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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 though the State of Michigan.

Click Here to read the CBP informational brochure.