Nebraska Economic Developers Association

The Nebraska Industrial Developers Association (NIDA) was officially formed in January, 1973. The members of the association changed the name of the association to the Nebraska Economic Developers Association (NEDA) in 1992. Today, NEDA has over 200 members representing a wide variety of organizations. Members from government, chambers of commerce, railroads, financial institutions, construction, advertising, and utilities bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization.

The majority of the membership is professionally employed in economic development as was required in the original by-laws. Amendments, however, have provided for “Associate Members” who are interested in economic development of Nebraska but are not professionally employed in this activity. These “Associates” are entitled to all the rights and privileges of the association except the right to vote and hold office.

The purposes of NEDA as set forth in our constitution are fourfold:

To foster economic development in Nebraska.

To encourage the advancement of the expertise of its members.

To foster cooperation among economic development professionals in Nebraska.

To afford professional economic developers a vehicle for assembly and collective expression.