Message from the President

Welcome to the University Economic Development Association. UEDA is a vibrant and growth-oriented organization of universities, business, and economic development professionals. We collaborate in order to achieve our common goals of enhancing economic development and establishing community wealth in our areas of the country. You will be amazed how much you can learn from colleagues around the United States who have successfully overcome the same types of economic and community development issues that you face. You will also benefit from the exchange of ideas that occurs among UEDA members as we discuss our visions for economic development.

Take time to read the important information presented on this Web site. We hope you will join us at our annual Summit in November in south Florida. The Summit, entitled Policy, Practice, & Partnership – Effective Engagement and Emerging Trends in Economic Development, will give us opportunities to learn about best practices that we can employ in our own states.

Keep in touch with your UEDA colleagues. We hope to see you in Florida in November!

Sincerely,
Genna Hurd
UEDA President