Western Economic Development Association (WEDA)
Western Economic Development Association (WEDA) organizes 1 upcoming conference covering Commercial, Higher Ed, and Local.
- Type:
- Conference organizer
- Upcoming:
- 1 event
- Website:
- weda.org
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Western Economic Development Association (WEDA) conferences
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Held each fall at a different location in the state, this conference provides attendees with an opportunity to dive into the fundamentals of economic development and the leading issues of the day, including technology advancements, entrepreneurship, talent attraction; business expansion and retention; and redevelopment and revitalization opportunities. In addition to a wealth of networking opportunities, dynamic speakers, and continuing education credit certifications (EDFP, CEcD and AICP), the Best Practices Conference includes the Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA) Luncheon.
- Date
- Sep 16-18, 2026
- Location
- Kenosha, WI
- Attendees
- 200
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About Western Economic Development Association (WEDA)
The Western Economic Development Association (WEDA) is a regional professional association and conference organizer focused on economic development in the U.S. Midwest/West, with notable chapters in Wisconsin and Washington state. WEDA organizes recurring conferences, including the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development, Best Practices Conference, and Summer/Winter events. These conferences address topics directly relevant to the user's intent, such as economic development, business development, site selection, economic incentives, workforce attraction, and business retention. WEDA conferences feature plenaries, breakouts, trade shows, exhibit/sponsorship opportunities, and are approved for IEDC credits.
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