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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.

Best Practices certification application period opens April 1!

All Connecticut municipalities are invited to apply for CEDAS Best Practices in Economic Development and Land Use Planning certification for 2026! Applications open Wednesday, April 1.

Click here for more information on the Best Practices program.

The CEDAS Hour – April 8, 2026

Join us Wednesday, April 8, 2026 for the next installment of the CEDAS Hour, this time focusing on our Best Practices certification program, which opens for applications on April 1. CEDAS President Kevin Bielmeier sits down with Best Practice co-chair Aaron Marcavitch to discuss the program, how to apply, and what certification could mean for your municipality.

Wednesday, April 8, 2026
1 p.m. (special time!)

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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.