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What is KEDA? The Kansas Economic Development Alliance is an organization of professionals and volunteers involved in the business of economic development. It was started in 1980 to address two main areas. First, was to provide programming which would enhance the professional skills of its members. Second, was to assist other organizations with the presentation of information to legislative bodies that were studying economic development issues. In 2005, KEDA and the Kansas Department of Commerce (Commerce) added the LocationOne Information System (LOIS) which is a sites, buildings and community database controlled and populated both at the community and state level. Why should I join? KEDA provides members access to information, tools and networks that enhance the capacity to meet their communities' needs. You will have the opportunity to meet and establish relationships with today's top local, regional and state leaders in economic development. As in any professional organization, the camaraderie among members is one of its greatest values. As a member of KEDA you will also have access to exclusive members-only sections of this web site. What does KEDA do? KEDA Annual Conference in the Fall focused on member education and current events in economic development at the national, state and local levels. Legislative Day event is held during the session each year to educate members and legislators, concerning key economic development issues before the legislature. Legislative Testimony before legislative committees on core economic development issues. Weekly Legislative Updates during the session on economic development legislation on KEDA's website provided by KEDA legislative liaison Sandy Braden of Braden Heidner Lowe & Associates. Educational Webinars on topics important to local Kansas economic developers. Scholarships available to the Heartland Economic Development Course in Blue Springs (an entry-level economic development course), as well as in-person and online learning offered by national and multi-state professional development organizations such as International Economic Development Council, Economic Development Institute, National Rural Economic Development Association, Mid-America Economic Development Council, the National Development Council, Southern Economic Development Council and Community Development Institute. How much does membership cost? Annual membership cost is $300 per member and $100 per additional members from the same organization. In addition to the above benefits, membership includes access to the LocationOne Information System. How do I join? To join KEDA, download the Adobe PDF version of the membership form below, complete the form and send your membership dues with the form to the address shown on the form. Download: 2022 Membership Form To save a Membership Form file to your computer, right-click on the link and choose the "Save Target As" option. Brochure 2021-2022 Board of Directors KEDA Bylaws | 