About Us

WEDA is Wisconsin's Voice for Economic Development. Our statewide association is a 410+ member organization whose primary objective is to increase the effectiveness of individuals involved in the practice of economic development in Wisconsin by encouraging cooperation, exchange of information and promotion of professional skills. With a proactive board and involved membership support, we will continue to advance the professionalism of Wisconsin's economic development efforts.

Our Mission

A Broad-based membership organization that drives economic development.
 

Sponsor Spotlight

Center for Community and Economic Development

www.uwex.edu/ces/cced/

The Center for Community and Economic Development (CCED): Working with UW-Extension county and campus partners we create, apply and transfer multi-disciplinary knowledge to... Read More

Industry Updates

Be Bold Wisconsin: One Year Later

In July 2010, Be Bold Wisconsin: The Wisconsin Competitiveness Study was unveiled. This study, commissioned by the Wisconsin Economic Development Association (WEDA), the Wisconsin Counties Association and Competitive Wisconsin, Inc., focuses squarely on producing a well-reasoned, executable economic development strategy for improving Wisconsin competitiveness and positioning the state for business growth, job creation and increased per capita income of our residents. Continue Reading on WEDA's blog