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About MEDA’s Annual Meeting

The Premiere Conference for Michigan's Economic Developers

MEDA's biggest education and networking event of the year is its Annual Meeting. This conference includes educational sessions covering the most important economic development topics and issues of the time as well as several networking opportunities. Join us in for education and networking with your partners in growing your community!

Agenda, Activities, and Speakers

Agenda - typically available in May

Activities - typically available in May

Meet the Speakers - typically available in May

Krauss, Christofferson, Robinson
Maureen Krauss and Justin Robinson, Detroit Regional Partnership, discuss site readiness with Valerie Christofferson, Consumers Energy, at the 2022 Annual Meeting in Detroit.
Sams at Boyne Mountain
Five MEDA members - all named Sam or Samantha - network after crossing SkyBridge Michigan at our 2024 Annual Meeting.

Thank You Sponsors

Sponsor Spotlight

Sponsor the Conference

Packages and Benefits

Commitment Form

Become a Sponsor Today - coming soon

Location and Hotel Reservations

Conference Venue - coming soon

Reserve Your Stay - coming soon

Make Your Travel Plans

Plan Your Trip and Fee Time Activities - coming soon

Picured Rocks Tour
Attendees were treated to a Pictured Rocks tour as part of our 2023 Annual Meeting.
Kelly W Award
MEDA Member Julie Burrell recognized an outstanding Emerging Leader in Kelly Wawsczyk at our 2024 Annual Meeting at Shanty Creek Resort.

Awards

MEDA is proud to accept nominations for awards that honor hard-working economic developers. To be considered for the 2025 Annual Meeting, 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 $TBD*/Non-Members $TBD**
Regular Rates - MEDA Members $TBD*/Non-Members $TBD ** (Starts on TBD)
*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 $TBD 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.

Linda and Khalfani
MEDA members and volunteers Khalfani Stephens and Linda Rosati help with registration check-in at our 2022 Annual Meeting.

Optional Fees
Typically includes tours, trivia night, etc. $TBD

Guest (spouse, children, etc.) Fees
Early Arrivals Reception: $TBD
Opening Reception: $TBD
Awards Reception: $TBD
Typically includes tours, trivia night, etc. $TBD

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations must be received in writing to cjorae@medaweb.org on or before Date TBD to receive a full refund.
  • Cancellations between Date TBD and Date TBD will have a $75 processing fee.
  • There will be no refunds after Date TBD.
  • 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

We'll keep you updated and post a link when it's ready!

Recognizing Our Planning Committee

Education and Annual Meeting 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.

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