EDUCATION

As an association dedicated to the advancement of professionalism in the field of economic development, NEDA encourages its members to maintain the highest professional skills and to use those skills to improve the economy of the Northeastern United States and the economic development profession. We provide educational tools to our members and offer recognition.

NEDA's annual conference is an event offering educational and networking opportunities for our members.  Our EDP designation offers recognition who display significant skills in the area of economic development.  NEDA's educational programs are always changing to meet the needs of our members, and include programs such as our Professional Networking Series.

NEDA Annual Conference
Our annual conference, which moves throughout our region, focuses on an area of economic development which is timely and interesting to our members, provides recognition of important people and programs, and allow members to showcase their work in our Literature and Promotion awards.  LEARN MORE

Economic Development Professional designation
NEDA has established the The Economic Development Professional (EDP) designation, which recognizes significant professional education and/or experience in the field of economic development or closely related disciplines. LEARN MORE

Scholarships.
NEDA offers scholarship opportunities to help communities with small budgets send members to our events.  LEARN MORE