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Massachusetts Economic Development Council
The Massachusetts Economic Development Council (MEDC) is the professional association of economic development practitioners serving the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Established in 1963, the Council provides an opportunity for professional development through Council Committees, programs, and has as its primary objective the promotion and development of the economic welfare of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts through industrial and economic development.
Members are those individuals who are engaged in industrial, economic, or community development organizations, as well as executives of Chambers of Commerce, utility officials and staff members of private, public or quasi-public industrial/economic development corporations.
Professional Development
MEDC provides formal and informal opportunities for professional advancement. MEDC offers periodic workshops and conferences designed to bring current technological and management trends to its members. MEDC also maintains linkages to the Northeastern Economic Developers' Association (NEDA), the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), Mass Development, the Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development (MAED), the Massachusetts Department of Economic Development, and the Massachusetts Department of Business and Technology and works with those organizations to promote professional training through basic and advanced educational programs. Informally, MEDC provides opportunities at all of its functions for personal interchange between members both regionally and statewide.
Membership Benefits
- Joint Membership Option with the Northeastern Economic Developers' Association
- Quarterly Newsletter: MEDC Bulletin
- Regional Networking
- Networking with State Officials
- Educational Opportunities through National Affiliations
- Member Rates for Council Programs
- Associate Member Rate - more than one person from the same organization
- Student Membership
- All members are welcomed and encouraged to attend professional seminars on economic development and the MEDC Annual Meeting.