Member Benefits

Join Our Community

UEDA exists to strengthen the relationship between higher education institutions, the private business sector, and public community economic development stakeholders.

The number one benefit to being a UEDA member is access to our network of international contacts and the established knowledge and experience of the collective membership. Via this network our members:

• Share best practices and collaborate with UEDA members and peers
• Participate in educational programming and the UEDA Annual Summit
  1. Discounted registration to Annual Summit, symposia and webinars
  2. Nominate any number of initiatives for UEDA Awards of Excellence

• Publicize news via UEDA’s media channels and newsletter and receive members-only newsletters and content
• Post unlimited number of openings to the job board
• Receive discounts on products and services provided by UEDA+ partners
• Earn Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) designation
• Be added to our speaker database and represent your organization and UEDA at conferences, meetings and other discussions of economic development
• Serve on UEDA Committees and Board
• Monitor public policy discussion
• Engage students

At a higher level, your membership is an opportunity to be part of discussions, research, and programs to drive the national and international conversation on economic engagement.