We invite you to join EDAM so you can access the full value of our organization. Why do so many professionals seek us out? And why do they renew their memberships at a staggering rate of over 90 percent per year? (Yes, you read that right.)

• It’s more than the extraordinary networking opportunities.
• It’s more than being on the leading-edge of the profession..
• It’s more than the professional development opportunities like our monthly Third Thursday events and conference.
  

EDAM’s mission is simple: To advance economic development in Minnesota. EDAM is professional association of individuals and organizations throughout the state of Minnesota who share this mission. We pursue our mission by providing development professionals a forum for exchanging information and staying abreast of current economic development strategies and practices and by providing economic developers with valuable networking and educational opportunities. EDAM members are leading economic developers in the state of Minnesota. EDAM consults with the state on public policy issues related to economic development, and helps continually define and improve the profession.

Come experience the difference. Check out the calendar for what’s coming up next. Then Join online or download the member application form. You can mail or fax to the EDAM office. Come expand your professional and personal horizons as a member of our professional community.

If you would like to join EDAM online with a credit card (Visa/Mastercard), please complete the online registration process. Credit card processing on this website is secure and processed by Plug’N Pay, which meets credit card industry standards. When you are requested to enter your credit card information, you will be taken to a secure page.

If you would like to pay by check, please download the pdf form and mail in to the EDAM office.

Please call Eric Ewald if you have any membership questions (651-290-6266) or e-mail erice@ewald.com. Thank you for your interest in EDAM.

Dues payable to EDAM are not deductible as a charitable contribution but may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. A portion of dues, however, is not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense to the extent that EDAM engages in lobbying.  The non-deductible portion of dues for fiscal year 2011 is 30%.  No percentage of any contribution to legislative expenses is deductible.  We suggest you consult your tax advisor concerning this information.