Member Benefits
Member Benefits
Economic Development is a team sport and EDA has the playbook.
By joining EDA, you unlock exclusive access to a wide range of opportunities: from a diverse network of top tier professionals and member only programs; to special pricing on world-class events and our award winning training at the EDA Institute.
EDA is committed to your success.
Member-Only Opportunities
- Access to the complete EDA Member Directory on the website
- Access to discounted pricing at the EDA Institute: EDA's training platform
- Access to scholarships through the EDA Professional Development Fund
- Access to discounted pricing at EDA events
- Access to EDA Awards of Excellence Program: EDA Members showcase the economic development projects and professionals that make this province great
- Access to the Gerry Gabinet Mentorship Program: EDA Members are matched as mentors and mentees to enhance their professional development
- Invest in Alberta/Xperience Alberta Magazine: Free copies of the publication plus access to member pricing on exclusive AD content and placement in the EDA Member Directory located inthe heart of the magazine
- Access to the Member Partner Discount Program, offering discounts on economic development-related products and services
- Full members may participate at the AGM and serve on the Board of Directors
- Free advertising of Career and RFP Opportunities
- Free Member Assistance Requests for Information
- Subscription to the EDA LINK newsletter
- Inside information about upcoming EDA initiatives
- Share your community or organization’s webinars and events
- Method for consistent feedback with the EDA Member Memo
Discount Event Pricing
We organize world-class events such as our annual EDA Xperience Leaders' Summit and Conference and the annual EDA Ministry Dinner with exclusive pricing to EDA Members.
EDA members also receive discounts at the EDA Institute, our platform for our world-class training program.
Exclusive Member-Partner Discounts
EDA is pleased to align with partners that are interested in offering specific economic development-related products and services that benefit our organization and its membership.
EDA Member Partner Discount Program
If you are interested in participating in this program, we encourage you to review our Partner Policy. All proposals are reviewed by the Board to ensure they meet the policy requirements.