The professional home for economic development in Scotland
EDAS brings together the people shaping Scotland’s economy. Whether you’re building your career, expanding your professional network or influencing policy, membership connects you with the knowledge, people and opportunities to shape the future of economic development.
Connect. Learn. Influence. Lead
Why Join uS?
Have your say and contribute ideas to economic development in Scotland
Our organisation is an agent for change – improving collaboration and effectiveness in economic development by ensuring the ideas, talent and assets of those who are key to creating a thriving economy are shared.
As a member of Economic Development Association Scotland, you’ll gain access to valuable insights, meaningful connections, professional development opportunities and a collective voice championing economic development across the country. Together, we’re building stronger places, thriving communities and a more resilient Scottish economy.
As a membership-led association, EDAS is shaped by its members. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build trusted professional networks and join a 3,000+ strong community: Connect with colleagues across local government, enterprise agencies, academia, business and the third sector.
- Develop your career: Access high quality professional development, learn from experienced practitioners and stay up to date in a fast-changing profession
- Stay informed: Gain access to trusted policy insights, events, experts analysis and discussions that help you understand the issues shaping Scotland’s economy and place-based developments
- Influence the future of economic development: Have opportunities to contribute to debate, working groups and discussions that help shape policy and practice across Scotland.
EDAS members also benefit from:
- Free or discounted event and course rates
- Exclusive member-only communications including a monthly newsletter and regular policy briefings
- Access to members-only resources
- Opportunity to contribute to EDAS blog
- Opportunities to promote the work done by you and / your organisation
- Recognition as part of Scotland’s economic development community
Contact info@edas.org.uk if you want to discuss membership options, ask for an invoice, or to apply for individual or corporate concessionary membership.
Individual Membership
£85 (+VAT)
Corporate Membership
(Please note we offer 50% reduction for not-for-profit organisatons with annual turnover of less than £100,000)
