What does IEDA mean in DEVELOPMENT

The Illinois Economic Development Association (IEDA) is a professional network of economic development professionals in the state of Illinois. It is a nonprofit organization that serves to promote, support and advance the economic development efforts of its members.

Members of IEDA include local and regional businesses, organizations, governmental agencies, universities and colleges, and individuals interested in promoting regional economic growth.

IEDA provides educational resources for its members as well as networking opportunities for businesses seeking investment or strategic partnerships. It also hosts events such as the Annual Conference on Economic Development and seminars on topics related to small business finance, workforce training and other issues affecting entrepreneurs and small business owners.

IEDA provides a variety of services such as assistance with project funding; technical advice on regulatory compliance; assistance with permits; access to financing programs; advice on unemployment insurance eligibility; assistance with site selection; connection to impactful research projects; referral services for legal representation; access to venture capital resources; promotion of foreign direct investment opportunities; and more.

Yes, there is an annual membership fee associated with joining IEDA. However, many types of members receive free benefits such as discounted conference registration fees or reduced subscription rates for periodicals or publications related to economic development topics.

You can become involved with IEDA by joining as an individual member or by encouraging your local or state government agency or business organization to join as an organizational member. Additionally, you can attend one of their events such as the Annual Conference on Economic Development or volunteer your time at one of their regional meetings or symposiums.

Yes! Many types of members receive special discounts for conference registration fees or reduced subscription rates for periodicals or publications related to economic development topics when they join IEDA. Additionally, many members receive exclusive access to job postings and career mentorship programs via their website's job board section.