Professional advancement for EDAM members and other Minnesota economic development professionals is a cornerstone of the Foundation’s mission, represented by its support for the EDAM Summer Conference, International Economic Development Council (IEDC) accredited Upper Midwest Basic Economic Development Course, IEDC advanced economic development courses and the Hamline University Economic Development Certificate program.
The Minnesota Economic Development Foundation offers scholarships to EDAM members for professional advancement on an annual basis. Watch the Newsfeed for announcements on open scholarship applications.