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Emerging Leaders

MEDA's Emerging Leaders Network

The Michigan Economic Developers Association Emerging Leaders Network supports early-career economic developers, helping them excel in their field by giving them the tools and opportunities to be successful through training, networking, and mentoring.

MEDA Members

  • Select the "Emerging Leader" option in the Info Hub to build connections and be the first to get the news about growth opportunities.
  • Join the Emerging Leaders Committee to help plan activities. Commitment is rewarding, builds your network, and meets the requirements for scholarships and for serving on the Board in the future.
  • Volunteer as a mentor if you consider yourself an established leader and want to build future leaders.

What is an Emerging Leader?

Most Emerging Leaders are within 5 years of their economic development career. The designation is self-determined and not based on age.

Future MEDA Members

  • Join the Emerging Leaders Group email list. Anyone with an active interest in economic development can participate.

All Emerging Leaders

  • Meet other Emerging Leaders by joining the conversation on Facebook and LinkedIn.
  • Participate in the MEDA Mentorship Connection program. It’s absolutely free!
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MEDA Emerging Leaders Spring Training

The Emerging Leaders Spring Training is a half-day program with topics that focus on the needs of early-career economic developers.

Attendees can learn from experienced leaders as well as build lasting relationships through networking.

Event typically announced in February of each year.

Birgit M. Klohs Fellowship

The Birgit M. Klohs Fellowship is to increase women and minority participation in economic development in a way that supports MEDA’s membership, its committees, and the organization as a whole, by increasing opportunities for the education needed to build each recipient’s skills and abilities.

Visit this page to learn more about the Fellowship, as well as how to contribute to the endowment and support women and minorities in building their careers in economic development well into the future.

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MEDA Mentorship Connection

The MEDA Emerging Leaders Network is pleased to offer the MEDA Mentorship Connection program, a volunteer program that allows emerging leaders in economic development the opportunity to spend time with a mentor to learn what to expect from this rewarding career choice!

This is an ongoing program, so you can participate at any time. Everyone who participates will receive a coupon to attend a MEDA program.

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