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
Dale Kroop, owner/manager, Community Resource Management LLC, discusses his new book “How to Get the Job Done”, a primer to help professionals at the local and state level build their internal capacity, deal with the press, and manage projects and time. Dale joins CEDAS President Kevin Bielmeier to share what he has learned over 40-years of economic and community development work.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 @ Noon
Location: Zoom.