Message from the President

Welcome to the University Economic Development Association. Institutions of higher education are increasingly recognized as essential and powerful drivers of economic prosperity. Universities, colleges, and their affiliates, are key components of successful regional, national and global innovation ecosystems. UEDA is an association of professionals responsible for effective university economic development in all of its many forms. You will find that UEDA provides outstanding value through collaboration, conferences, continuing education, advocacy, benchmarking, ideation, strategy development, performance recognition, networking, and much more. UEDA welcomes your engaged participation.

Please stay abreast of important information on this web site and plan to join us for our 2010 Summit in Reno, Nevada, November 7-9, 2010. The summit provides opportunities to meet with thought leaders and practitioners. We invite you to join UEDA and collaborate with like-minded professionals.

Sincerely,
Steve Holland
UEDA President