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Contact a committee chair or the EDAM office to learn more or join an EDAM Committee.
The Board of Directors provides strategic direction and the committees play a vital role in helping EDAM execute its vision.

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Conference Committee

Plans Summer and Winter Conferences that contribute to the EDAM mission of providing a forum for exchanging information, staying abreast of economic development strategies and practice and providing valuable networking and educational opportunities.  With EDAM Board input and approval the committee selects the topics and speakers, solicits sponsorships, and plans social events at conferences.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Champions the importance and value of a diverse and inclusive organization and provides recommendations and guidance to help create and maintain an inclusive and welcoming organization for everyone.

Committee Chair
Jenn Brewington, City of Victoria

Vice Chair
Kati Bachmayer, City of Lakeville

EDAM U Committee

Provides educational opportunities for EDAM members and the economic development community.

Committee Chair
Lucas Evenson, Braun Intertec

Vice Chair
Deanna Kuennen, City of Farmington

Emerging Professionals Committee

Government Relations Committee

Monitors legislation during each session of the Minnesota Legislature. The committee develops a legislative platform, based on member input, advocates for the platform issues at the legislature, coordinates an Economic Development Day at the Capitol with industry partners, and provides tools for members to get involved with advocacy.

Member Services Committee

Focuses on membership retention and recruitment, enhancing the membership experience, and coordinating member recognition programs and events.