2017

MISSION: To champion economic development in Minnesota

through professional development, networking,

and advocacy.

OUR VISION

OVER THE LAST 50 YEARSEDAM is a professional association of individuals and organizations throughout the state

of Minnesota who share this mission. We pursue our mission by providing development

professionals a forum for exchanging information and staying abreast of current

economic development strategies and practices and by providing economic developers

with valuable networking and educational opportunities.

EDAM members are leading economic developers in the state of Minnesota. EDAM

consults with the state on public policy issues related to economic development, and

helps continually define and improve the profession.

GOLD | $3,500BENEFITS

• Up to six (6) memberships (each additional $200)

• Logo on Winter and Summer conference signage and

conference materials

• Exhibit space at Winter and Summer conference

• Logo on weekly eblasts

• One complimentary conference registration

• One ticket to the annual EDAM networking social

• Thank You ad in business publication

SILVER | $2,200BENEFITS

• Up to four (4) memberships (each additional $200)

• Exhibit space at Winter and Summer conference

• Logo on weekly eblasts

• One complimentary conference registration

• Thank You ad in business publication

BRONZE | $1,200BENEFITS

• Up to three (3) memberships (each additional $200)

• One complimentary conference registration

• Logo on weekly eblasts

• Thank You ad in business publication

MEMBERSHIP TYPESEDAM offers a variety of membership types in order to suit each organization’s and individual needs. A staggering 90% of members renew their memberships annually and we’re excited about the opportunity to show you the benefits of membership. Check out the options and decide what’s best for you and your organization.

BASIC MEMBERSHIPS

MEDALIST MEMBERSHIPS

INDIVIDUAL | $295 ORGANIZATION | $295*EACH ADDITIONAL | $200

STUDENT | $25

DIAMOND | $6,500 BENEFITS

• Unlimited Memberships

• Logo on Winter and Summer conference signage

• Exhibit space at Winter and Summer conference

• Banner ad on website

• Two-minute promotional speaking opportunities at

Winter and Summer conferences

• Sponsor of one EDAM program

• Logo on weekly eblasts - including one yearly feature

• Two complimentary conference registrations per year

• One ticket to the annual EDAM networking social

• Invitation to annual Economic Stakeholder meeting

• Thank You ad in business publication

PLATINUM | $4,500BENEFITS

• Up to eight (8) memberships (each additional $200)

• Logo on Winter and Summer conference signage

• Exhibit space at Winter and Summer conference

• Banner ad on website two times per year

• Two minute promotional speaking opportunities at

Winter and Summer conference

• Two complimentary conference registrations per year

• Logo on weekly eblasts

• One ticket to the annual EDAM networking social

• Invitation to annual Economic Stakeholder meeting

• Thank You ad in business publication

RENEW ONLINEwww.edam.org/RenewMembership

Questions? info@edam.org

STUDENT | $25

CONFERENCE-ONLY SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LANYARD | $1,000• Logo on conference lanyards, eblasts and programs

CHARGING STATION | $750• Logo on conference materials

CONFERENCE GIVEAWAY | $1,250• One (1) paid conference registration• Logo on conference bags / giveaway item

CONFERENCE NETWORKING BREAKS | $750• Logo on conference materials

THURSDAY BREAKFAST | $750• Logo on conference materials

THURSDAY LUNCH | $1,000• Organizational materials at tables• Logo on conference eblasts and materials

THURSDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER | $1,250• One (1) paid conference registration• Introduce keynote speaker event• Logo on conference eblasts and materials

THURSDAY RECEPTION | $1,500• One (1) paid conference registration• Two-minute speaking opportunity about your organization• Logo on beverage tickets• Exhibit table

FRIDAY BREAKFAST | $750• Logo on conference materials

FRIDAY KEYNOTE SPEAKER | $1,250• One (1) paid conference registration• Introduce keynote event• Logo on conference eblasts and materials

SPECIAL EVENTS | $2,750SUMMER - FIREWORKS OR BOAT CRUISE• Two (2) paid conference registrations• Introduce special event• Logo on conference eblasts and materials• Exhibit table

CONFERENCE | $500• Logo on conference materials onsite

EXHIBIT TABLE | $400/$500 (MEMBER/NON)• One (1) paid conference registration

**AWARD CEREMONY | $1,500• One (1) paid conference registration• Two-minute speaking opportunity• Logo on conference eblasts and materials• Exhibit table

*PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION | $1,500• One (1) paid conference registration• Two-minute speaking opportunity• Logo on conference eblasts and materials

*denotes Summer Conference opportunity only**denotes Winter Conference opportunity only

2017 WINTER CONFERENCEMinneapolis Marriott Northwest

1.19.17 - 1.20.17

2017 SUMMER CONFERENCEGrand View Lodge - Nisswa

6.28.17 - 6.30.17

SAVE THE DATES!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252 | Saint Paul, MN 55114www.edam.org | info@edam.org

EDAM MEMBERSHIPEDAM leads the economic development profession in educational programs, advocacy, partnerships, and networking.

MEMBER BENEFITS

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Give yourself the opportunity to connect with fellow eco-nomic development leading professionals.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS

Receive continuing education credits for AICP, CEcD recerti-fication, HDFP, EDFP, and real estate credits. NEW: More CE credits

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

Due to a strong presence at the Minnesota Legislature, EDAM assists in advocating for tools and resources that will continue to provide a top ranking business climate in Minnesota.NEW: Increased legislative advocacy

CONFERENCES

Our two annual conferences, summer and winter, will get you energized and inspired.

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS

EDAM bridges the gap between public and private eco-nomic developers and offers a forum that results in stronger collaboration.

EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Frequent educational programs are offered throughout the year both via webinar and in person. Learn from the best to be the best.NEW: More diverse educational programs

RENEW ONLINE TODAY www.edam.org/RenewMembershipQuestions? info@edam.org

CELEBRATING

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