Western Economic Development Association (WEDA)

The Western Economic Development Association (WEDA) is a regional professional association and conference organizer focused on economic development in the U.S. Midwest/West, with notable chapters in Wisconsin and Washington state. WEDA organizes recurring conferences, including the Governor’s Conference on Economic Development, Best Practices Conference, and Summer/Winter events. These conferences address topics directly relevant to the user's intent, such as economic development, business development, site selection, economic incentives, workforce attraction, and business retention. WEDA conferences feature plenaries, breakouts, trade shows, exhibit/sponsorship opportunities, and are approved for IEDC credits.