University Economic Development Association (UEDA)

?? Exciting news - The UEDA Summit proposal deadline has been extended to April 4! ?? Join us at?Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville?as we explore?"Launching Partnerships for Prosperity,"?discussing institutions’ impact in building local ecosystems and bettering the welfare of their communities. Shape the future of university-led economic development and submit a summit proposal today! ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ecypq9_Y ?? Submit your proposal here: https://lnkd.in/e3JFgi83

?? The deadline for submitting your proposal to the UEDA 2025 Summit in Huntsville, AL is fast approaching—proposals are due in just eight days. If you’re passionate about harnessing university innovation to drive economic transformation, now is the time to act. Details at a Glance: ? Proposal Deadline: Next week ? Summit Dates: October 6–8, 2025 ? More Information & Submission: https://lnkd.in/eR-_Tq5a Step up and be part of a national movement redefining economic development. Submit your proposal today!

UEDA's three pillars are Talent, Innovation, and Place, and the UEDA Washington Conference featured lightning presentations and roundtable discussions on all three to discuss best practices and emerging opportunities in economic development. This afternoon, the Innovation Session featured engaging conversations and presentations from Dr. Darlene Deberry from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Stephen Gent from South Dakota State University, and Nicole Gislason from the University of West Florida on succession planning, engagements with industry, and additive manufacturing. Attendees discussed emerging technologies that others are leveraging and ways to sustain current initiatives moving forward.?

Day 2 of the UEDA Washington Conference started out with a Data Tools Roundtable, featuring presentations from Iain Hyde at Argonne National Laboratory and Annie C. and Indraneel K. from Purdue University's Center for Regional Development. Attendees learned about Argonne's NERDE tool, the Economic Development Capacity Index, and Purdue's project updating the definitions of industry clusters. These tools can help users learn more about their regions to assist with economic and community development initiatives.

Focusing on National Association of Development Organizations (NADO)'s Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP), Brett Schwartz, NADO, Associate Director and Kim K. Denton, CEcD of the UT Center for Industrial Services, facilitated a discussion on partnerships between universities and EDDs. Schwartz shared about NADO's work in the Community of Practice, while Denton provided an example of where these relationships are successful in Tennessee. EDDs are expert convenors and provide local expertise, making them beneficial partners to universities when working on regional and local economic and community development work. #economicdevelopment

The UEDA Washington Conference is live! Denise Kennedy from Anthology Communications, LLC kicked us off with a workshop how to communicate your university's impact to internal and external stakeholders. Among other things, we learned if you're not repeating yourself or getting specific, you're doing it wrong.?

We’re less than a week away! The UEDA Washington Conference is happening next week –?March 11-12, 2025, in Arlington, VA. This is your last chance to secure your spot at the premier gathering of university-driven economic development professionals. Expect: ?? Engaging discussions on key economic and community development strategies ?? Insights to support your institution’s growth and impact ?? Powerful networking opportunities with peers from across the nation Don't wait! If you haven’t registered yet, do it now! ?? https://lnkd.in/eK8R27iG

Time is ticking! The UEDA 2025 Summit in Huntsville, AL is your platform to lead transformative conversations in university economic development. If you’re pioneering innovative ideas that empower talent and drive regional growth, we want to hear from you. Important Details: ?Proposal Deadline: March 20, 2025 ??Submit & Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eR-_Tq5a Don’t miss your chance to influence a national dialogue—submit your proposal now!

Are you a visionary leader in university-driven economic development? The University Economic Development Association (UEDA) is inviting you to showcase your expertise at the UEDA 2025 Summit in Huntsville, AL! This is your chance to present innovative strategies that transform talent, innovation, and community collaboration on a national stage. Key Details: ? Proposal Deadline: March 20, 2025 ?? Summit Dates: October 6–8, 2025 ?? Learn More & Submit: https://lnkd.in/eR-_Tq5a Join us in shaping the future of economic development. Submit your proposal today!

?? Only TWO weeks left until the UEDA Washington Conference on March 11 - 12, 2025, in Arlington, VA! With an exciting agenda, top-tier speakers, and unparalleled networking opportunities, this conference is designed for university-driven economic development professionals like you. Don’t miss out – register today ?? https://lnkd.in/eK8R27iG