EDAMEDAM is an independent non-profit, incorporated association of persons engaged in economic development in Manitoba. EDAM is one of several regional and provincial affiliates of the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC), the national professional organization of economic development practitioners in Canada. Through its affiliation with other provincial associations and EDAC, EDAM provides its membership with a network and linkage with the profession across Canada.The aim of EDAM is to bring together the various practitioners and groups of practitioners working in the field of economic development in Manitoba. Members of EDAM are provided access to a variety of professional services, training opportunities, and regularly meet to discuss new ideas and initiatives in the field of economic development.EDAM works on your behalf to:Increase the profile and awareness of economic development practitioners and organizationsProvide a collective voice on local, regional, provincial and national economic development issues and concernsPromote professionalism within the fieldHistory of EDAMTwenty five years ago, if you told someone that you worked in economic development, they would probably think to themselves more... See more text