Promoting healthy communities, sustainable revenues, and job creation.

CEDAS, the Connecticut Economic Development Association, is a not-for-profit organization committed to advancing the practice of economic development within the state of Connecticut. The Association encourages communication among its members by providing a forum for discussion and information exchange.

CEDAS is the premiere association for economic development professionals, providing a forum for the economic development community and sponsoring educational programs and seminars to benefit those in the field. Quarterly meetings give members the opportunity to tour successful economic development projects statewide.

Connecticut’s Best Practices in Economic Development & Land Use Planning

Coming Soon: Applications for 2025

This program is intended to recognize communities that pursue excellence in land use and economic development practices.

New webinar series: The CEDAS Hour

Savannah Jermance, CEcD, CCIP, and Brandon Pyers, both Directors of Credits and Incentives Consulting with Ryan, LLC, join CEDAS President, Kevin Bielmeier for a conversation on how to effectively leverage AI as economic development practitioners.

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 @ Noon

Location: Zoom.

Become a Member

Municipal, regional, state, non-profit, and for-profit organizations wholly or principally devoted to the promotion and development of business and industrial resources in Connecticut are represented by the individuals designated for their agencies or businesses.