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Membership Benefits

With the intent of fostering the economic growth in the State of Illinois, the Illinois Development Council (IDC) provides its members with numerous opportunities for professional dialogue, education, and exchange of information. Members of IDC enjoy:

• Membership in a growing organization of economic development professionals in the State of Illinois.
• Opportunities to meet and network with other economic development professionals throughout the State.
• Ability to attend educational seminars offering programs given by recognized experts in the field of interest.
• Discounts on registration fees for IDC's Annual Conference and other educational program offerings sponsored by IDC.
• Eligibility for scholarships to Basic Economic Development Courses (BEDC) and Economic Development Institute (EDI) to assist in professional certification.
• Voting privileges in the Council (Active Members) and eligibility for active involvement in the Council through committee and board membership.
• Periodic newsletters and electronic updates providing timely news and information on economic development activities and legislative issues in the State of Illinois.
• Access to economic development research.
• A voice in state legislation affecting economic development at the local and state level.
• Chance to be recognized for outstanding accomplishment and success.
• Advertising and marketing opportunities.
• Economic development career and job opportunities.

Honorary Life Members are entitled to:

• all rights and privileges of The Council except voting, holding office or payment of dues.

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