Membership

Professional Development - Take advantage of discounted rates for MEDA and IEDC courses. Experience course work right here in Maryland. Eliminate costly travel expenses by planning your professional development classes through MEDA. Networking - MEDA offers a diverse audience of professionals who participate in our quarterly conferences, our annual conference and our professional development offerings. Our members contribute in meaningful ways to Maryland's prosperity. MEDA welcomes everyone involved in economic development in Maryland.

The MEDA Membership Committee, chaired by Dick Story, President & CEO of the Howard County Economic Development Development Authority, acts as a liaison between members and the board of directors. The Membership Committee also introduces new members to the organization.

To volunteer for this committee call 410-575-6027 or send email. Term of service for the committee is one year.

2008/2009 Membership Committee Members:

• Richard W. Story, CEcD - Chair
• Danny Thompson - Co-Chair
• Anita Jackson, Baltimore Gas & Electric
• Paige Bethke, Talbot County Economic Development
• Mindie Burgoyne, Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development

Membership
MEDA members work throughout the state and share the common goal of improving the state's business climate. Members come from several diverse groups:

• Private sector professionals with an interest in economic development.
• State officials involved in economic development, workforce development, community development, land planning, minority business, the environment, and other key areas.
• Local public sector employees involved in economic development programs in counties and municipalities.
• Other members include national and international economic development leaders, transportation leaders, business consultants, and educators.