Wisconsin Economic Development Association

11/27/2023

Save the date! Governor’s Conference on Economic Development | January 31-February 2 (Wisconsin Dells, WI) – WEDA’s biggest education and networking event of the year is the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development. The conference is preceded by the Wisconsin Economic Development Academy, a CRA-Network Bankers’ Roundtable and US Bank’s Opening Networking Reception—it includes educational sessions covering today’s most important economic development challenges and opportunities.

WEDA Events WEDA offers a variety of professional development, educational and recognition events every year, including two annual conferences that draw hundreds of individuals for certifications, continuing education, workshops, and networking opportunities. WEDA’s annual events include: Jan 31st...

11/21/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from WEDA!

10/23/2023

WHAT: WEDA Academy Webinar - Fundamentals of Business and Industrial Parks
WHEN: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
WHERE: Virtual - Zoom (The Zoom link will be sent out the day before the webinar)
REGISTRATION: Course fees - $39 for WEDA members; $79 for non-members.
https://weda.member365.com/public/event/details/a7b98a92cf3542b51f6b492ad9f74a22554027b8/1

09/06/2023

In addition to a wealth of networking opportunities, dynamic speakers, and continuing education credit certifications (EDFP, CEcD and AICP), the Best Practices Conference will include the Community and Economic Development Awards (CEDA).

Register Today! https://weda.member365.com/public/event/details/d8f05803408fb0b443a6655dc6f2591a9f9cc7f8/1

08/07/2023

It's time to register for the 2023 Fall Best Practices Conference.
BPC will be in beautiful Wausau, WI, on Sept. 27-29 at the Jefferson Street Inn in the heart of downtown Wausau. The upcoming conference not only provides attendees with a chance to enjoy central Wisconsin in the fall - and a thriving downtown with exciting restaurants and stores - it also offers a tremendous opportunity to dive into the fundamentals of economic development.
Register Today!
https://weda.member365.com/public/event/details/d8f05803408fb0b443a6655dc6f2591a9f9cc7f8/1

07/31/2023

Are you registered for the next WEDA Webinar Academy on August 9th? The American Planning Association (APA) grants Certification Maintenance (CM) credits of 1.50 for this course.

This WEDA Academy webinar – An Economic Developer’s Introduction to Municipal Engineering – will provide participants with an introduction to municipal engineering concepts and terms, focusing on aspects that may impact the work of the economic developer. Through this course, participants will learn valuable information about municipal engineering that will allow them to be better prepared to respond to economic development projects in their communities. More specifically, attendees will learn the following:

Municipal engineering concepts and terms
Role of the economic developer
Setting and managing expectations
Best Practices

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07/24/2023

Save the Date: September 27-29,2023 WEDA FALL Best Practices Conference. Wausau, Wisconsin

07/18/2023

CELEBRATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

Submit Your 2023 CEDA Award Nominations - Deadline Extended to July 22



Believe it or not, the tenth annual Community & Economic Development Awards (CEDA) ceremony is right around the corner... This exciting event that celebrates economic development across Wisconsin will be held as part of WEDA’s 2023 Fall Best Practices Conference in Wausau, WI on September 28, 2023. As you know, the CEDA Awards were established by WEDA to recognize projects, businesses, and organizations that are making exceptional contributions to advance economic growth and prosperity in Wisconsin.



This could be your year... CEDA Award nominations are now open (through July 22), so don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your community’s exciting economic development success stories. Please consider nominating an innovative project for a 2023 CEDA Award.



Keep in mind that the independent panel of CEDA judges consider all projects, regardless of whether it small or large, or if it's rural or urban. The emphasis is strictly placed on the economic impact each project has on its respective community or region.



Again, please consider nominating an innovative economic development project or program for a 2023 CEDA Award. Remember, this is the LAST call for nominations. The nominating window closes on July 22 .

https://weda.org/2023-ceda-awards/

06/15/2023

WEDA Members--Stronger Together!

State of the Association - WEDA President and CEO Mary Perry WEDA President and CEO Mary Perry Hello Team Wisconsin! It is wonderful to finally enjoy long sunny days and warm weather, but that's not the only thing that's heating up in Wisconsin. At the Capitol, lawmakers