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Join BCEDA

Enjoy discounted event registration, complimentary subscriptions, online resource library and a multitude of tools, services and professional development to support your economic development initiatives. Visit the Why Join page for a list of all of BCEDA's membership perks.  Members, as well as business owners who are on councils or boards also get access to our health insurance programs. Click here to explore BCEDA Partnership opportunities.
 
 
Best value - the Organizational Membership:

  • A great way to build local capacity and support for economic development;
  • A more affordable rate for small municipalities to include all staff, council members, and members of Economic Development Committees all for one flat fee;
  • Staff, Council and board members get access to professional development at the members rate;
  • A more affordable structure for organizations to include more members; and Inclusion of municipal, regional and First Nation Council/Boards as members

This membership includes 2 voting members, plus an UNLIMITED number of non-voting members from within your organization (IE: Ec Dev Staff, Mayors & Council, Board Members, etc) and is available to individual economic development functions at the local and regional level, including First Nations, Chambers of Commerce, BIAs and Community Futures.  If you are uncertain as to whether your organization is eligible, please contact us for clarification.  
 

2026 Membership Categories:

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Organizational Membership

Includes 2 voting members, plus an UNLIMITED number of non-voting members from within your organization (IE: Ec Dev Staff, Mayors & Council, Board Members, etc). It is available to individual economic development functions at the local and regional level, including First Nations, Chambers of Commerce and Community Futures.  If you are uncertain as to whether your organization is eligible, please contact us for clarification. 

Expires December 31, 2026. Complete form to add multiple members.

$675.00

Primary Membership

Individual membership. Expires December 31, 2026. 

$380.00

Affiliate Members

Open to consultants, developers, suppliers, and other private sector professionals who support the objectives of BCEDA and the economic development profession. Affiliate Members receive full access to BCEDA programs, resources, and communications. Multiple individuals from the same organization may join for an additional fee. Organizations that become BCEDA Partners or Sponsors may receive complimentary Affiliate Memberships for additional representatives, depending on sponsorship level. Affiliate Memberships are non-transferable, non-assignable, and do not include voting rights. Expires December 31, 2026. 

$380.00

InterProvincial/International Membership

Individual membership available to members from provinces/territories/states/countries outside of British Columbia. Expires December 31, 2026.

$260.00

Elected Official/E.D. Board Membership

Individual membership available to Mayors/Chiefs, Council Members and economic development board members. No voting privileges at BCEDA AGM. Expires December 31, 2026. 

$160.00

Retired EDO/EDO In Transition Membership

Individual membership available for one year to those who are between jobs in the economic development field. Retired professionals working as paid consultants do not qualify. No voting privileges at BCEDA AGM. Expires December 31, 2026. 

$160.00

Student Membership

Individual membership available to students enrolled in full time studies.  All student applications are subject to Board approval. Practicing economic development officers and consultants are not accepted under student status. Copy of transcript listing current/future registered courses must be submitted. No voting privileges at BCEDA AGM. Expires December 31, 2026.

$110.00