EDA Journal Vol 10. No.2 Spring 2017 | Page 2

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUSTRALIA CELEBRATING 10 YEARS Established in 2007, EDA is the peak national body for economic development practitioners, strengthening and promoting economic development through state and national events, professional development, advocacy and member support. www.edaustralia.com.au Economic Development Australia offers members a vast array of benefits and opportunities. Connect with your industry and raise your visibility Boost your knowledge, skills and practice Drive the development of policy 10 WAYS TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP 1 Connect with your local colleagues at State Practitioner Network (SPN) events 2 Drive the development of EDA in your state by joining a SPN management committee 3 Contribute to the conversation through EDA’s brand-new website 4 Shine a spotlight on your work by entering the National Economic Development Awards 5 Gain world class professional development through an EDA Scholarship or Study Tour 6 Boost your career by becoming an EDA accredited economic development practitioner 7 Recruit professionals, source a consultant or find your next exciting role through EDA’s network 8 Connect, learn and set the direction of economic development at EDA’s National Economic Development Conference 9 Raise your visibility by presenting at EDA’s National Economic Development Conference Position your region as an economic development leader by hosting EDA’s National Economic Development Conference