Dennis is joined by Maria Berg-Stark, the Senior Director of Membership at IEDC, and they discuss the changes to IEDC's membership structure. IEDC recently rolled out a new membership plan, reducing our membership offerings from 27 categories to 10.

Individual Member Types

Member Type

Price* (USD)

Definition

Student

$35

Must be enrolled in at least 12 course hours per semester and provide a transcript from university or learning institution

Member in Transition/Retired

$125

Professional who is retired or currently not employed

Emerging Leader

$195

Professional in the economic development field 5 years or less; IEDC reserves the right to verify work history

International Member (North America)

$385

Canada and Mexico

International Member (outside North America)

$225

Excludes Canada and Mexico

Rural

$255

Serving a population of 10,000 or less; may require verification

Individual

$385

Professional who is actively employed in the field of economic development

Leader of the Industry

$525

A President, CEO, Executive Director, or other C-level executive

Supplier Partner

$725

A vendor and/or consultant that provides products or services to economic development professionals

*IEDC's membership term is January 1 – December 31. First-year enrollments are prorated to the month you join.