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SUMMARY:EDAA Education Committee Program - Alabama Development Fund
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, June 4\, 2025 \nTime: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm \nCost: Free to EDAA Members \nDeadline to Register: May 28\, 2025 \nLocation: Alabama Department of Commerce Auditorium\, 7th Floor\, 401 Adams Avenue\, Montgomery\, AL 36104 \nPresenter: Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair \nProgram Description:  \nJoin EDAA as we welcome Secretary of Commerce Ellen McNair for a discussion about the State’s newest economic development initiative\, the Alabama Development Fund. The program will provide funding for initiatives of the Catalyst strategic plan. \nThis event will provide our membership with critical information about the Fund and its application.     \nClick here to register
URL:https://edaa.org/event/edaa-education-committee-program-alabama-development-fund/
LOCATION:Alabama Center for Commerce\, 401 Adams Avenue\, Suite 770\, Montgomery\, Alabama\, 36104
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Fowler":MAILTO:sheri@edaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250727T110000
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SUMMARY:2025 EDAA Summer Conference July 27 - July 30\, 2025
DESCRIPTION: Agenda  l Grand Hotel Marriott \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED DUE TO CAPACITY \nTHERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATIONS \nTHE ROOM BLOCK HAS SOLD OUT \n July 27 – 30\, 2025 \n The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa \nRegistration will open April 2\, 2025 for MEMBERS ONLY \nRegistration will open May 2\, 2025 for Non-Members  \nOnline registration for the Summer Conference will close Wednesday\, July 10th.  Anyone requesting to register after this date will be charged $675 for members and $875 for non-members.   If you have not registered and wish to attend\, please complete the registration by Friday\, July 11\, 2025. There will be no refunds issued after July 11\, 2025.  \nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE \nThere are two ways to register for the 2025 EDAA Summer Conference \n\n 1) Online at www.edaa.org.  Registration is $575 for EDAA Members and $775 for Non-Members. \n 2) By mail (form) to EDAA\, 2 North Jackson Street\, Suite 302\, Montgomery\, AL 36104\n Please complete the online registration form and include your credit card information or check made payable to EDAA.\n \n** Members MUST log in to EDAA profile receive member rates**\n REGISTRATION POLICIES \n• If mailing registration forms\, payment MUST accompany registration form\n \n• EDAA offers no partial or daily registrations\n \n• EDAA reserves the right to limit or restrict registration\n \n• Registration must be received no later than July 11\, 2025. \n \n\nREGISRATION FEES\nMember and non-member registration fees include: all conference sessions\, all meals\, receptions and breaks.\nPartner/Guest registration fees include Sunday night reception and Monday night reception and dinner ONLY. It does not include conference sessions\, breakfast\, Governor’s Luncheon or breaks throughout the conference. Partner/Guest registration fees have been established solely for a spouse or significant other who accompanies the primary member registrant. This fee will not be honored for co-workers or industry associates.\nCANCELLATIONS FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION \n\nCancellation deadline is July 11\, 2025. In order to obtain a refund\, less the $50 processing fee\, all cancellations must be received in writing at the EDAA office. Refund policy is as follows: Cancellation notices received by July 11\, 2025\, will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any registrant who does not submit cancellation correspondence by July 11\, 2025\, is required to pay the balance in full\, whether you are able to attend or not. Registrants may substitute attendees without penalty upon notification\, however\, appropriate member/non-member rates will apply to substitute attendees. EDAA is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.  \nHOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THE GRAND \n\nYou must complete your conference registration before you will be able to make room reservations at the Grand. Once your conference registration is completed you will receive a thank you page where you will be provided with a link and instructions on how to book a room in our room block. You will also be able to view/print your invoice/receipt. Reservations must be made by June 25\, 2025\, at 5:00 p.m.\, and are based on first-come\, first-served and availability to receive conference rate. Room rates are $344.00 Bayside; $294.00 Deluxe Guestroom; $364.00 Spa Building Marina and $314.00 Spa Building Resort view room. \n **IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS\, PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THEM THROUGH THE HOTEL.  CONTACT EDAA AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE CANCELLATIONS.  THIS WILL PREVENT A FINANCIAL IMPACT TO THE ASSOCIATION.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.**
URL:https://edaa.org/event/2025-edaa-summer-conference-july-27-july-30-2025/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa\, 1 Grand Boulevard\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36532\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Fowler":MAILTO:sheri@edaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260126T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260514T122222
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SUMMARY:2026 EDAA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:2026 EDAA Winter Conference \nJanuary 26 – 28\, 2026 \nRenaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center \nAgenda\nSponsorships \nExhibitors \nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE \n1) Online at www.edaa.org.   \n2) By mail (form)  to EDAA\, 2 North Jackson Street\, Suite 302\, Montgomery\, AL 36104. \nPlease complete the registration form and include your credit card information or check made payable to EDAA. You will receive registration confirmation via email. \nREGISTRATION POLICIES \n• Payment MUST accompany registration form \n • EDAA offers no partial or daily registrations \n • EDAA reserves the right to limit or restrict registration \n • Registration must be received no later than January 9\, 2026 \nCANCELLATIONS \nCancellation deadline is January 6\, 2026.. In order to obtain a refund\, all cancellations must be received in writing at the EDAA office. Refund policy is as follows: Cancellation notices received by January 6\, 2026\, will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any registrant who does not submit cancellation correspondence by January 6\, 2026\, will be required to pay the balance in full. Registrants may substitute attendees without penalty upon notification\, however\, appropriate member/non-member rates will apply to substitute attendees. EDAA is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail. \nREGISTRATION FEES \nMember and non-member registration fees include: all conference sessions\, all meals\, receptions and breaks. \nSpouse/Guest registration fees do not include conference sessions\, breakfast\, lunch or breaks throughout the conference.  Spouse/Guest registration fees have been established solely for a spouse or significant other who accompanies the primary member registrant. This fee will not be honored for co-workers or industry associates. \nHotel Reservations at Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center \nReservations must be made by December 29\, 2025\, to receive conference rate. Room rates are $182.00 per night plus taxes and fees. 
URL:https://edaa.org/event/2026-edaa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa\, 201 Tallapoosa Street\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Fowler":MAILTO:sheri@edaa.org
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SUMMARY:18th Annual Alabama Retail Reception
DESCRIPTION:EDAA Members\, \nThe Economic Development Association of Alabama Retail Committee is pleased to invite you to our 18th Annual Alabama Retail Reception in Las Vegas. \nSunday\, May 17\, 2026\n5:00 – 7:00 p.m.\nPiero’s Italian Cuisine\n355 Convention Center Drive\nLas Vegas\, NV 89109 \nMany of you have joined us in years past\, we truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you!  Please note that we have a new location this year! \nThis reception is always a great way to kick off ICSC — an opportunity to get some business done before the show begins or simply reconnect and catch up on the past year in a relaxed setting. \nWe hope you will make plans to join us. \nClick here to register. \nInvitation
URL:https://edaa.org/event/18th-annual-alabama-retail-reception/
LOCATION:Piero’s Italian Cuisine\, 355 Convention Center Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89109\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Fowler":MAILTO:sheri@edaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260719T110000
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SUMMARY:2026 EDAA Summer Conference July 19 - July 22\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:2026 EDAA Summer Conference \nJuly 19-22\, 2026  \nThe Grand Hotel Resort and Spa \nAgenda \nSponsorship Opportunities \nExhibitor Opportunities \n  \nOnline registration for the Summer Conference will open to members on Thursday\, April 2\, 2026 and non-members on Monday\, May 4\, 2026.  \nHOW TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE  \n\nThere are two ways to register for the 2026 EDAA Summer Conference: \n1) Online at www.edaa.org.  Registration is $600 for EDAA Members and $850 for Non-Members.\n2) By mail (form) to EDAA\, 2 North Jackson Street\, Suite 302\, Montgomery\, AL 36104\n \nPlease complete the online registration form and include your credit card information or check made payable to EDAA.\n \n** Members MUST log in to EDAA profile to receive member rates**\n  \nREGISTRATION POLICIES\n \n• If mailing registration forms\, payment MUST accompany registration form\n \n• EDAA offers no partial or daily registrations\n \n• EDAA reserves the right to limit or restrict registration\n \n• Registration must be received no later than June 14\, 2026.  A late fee of $150 will be added beginning Monday\, June 15\, 2026. \n \n\nREGISTRATION FEES\n  \nMember and non-member registration fees include: all conference sessions\, all meals\, receptions and breaks.\n \nPartner/Guest registration fees include Sunday night reception and Monday night reception and dinner ONLY. It does not include conference sessions\, breakfast\, Governor’s Luncheon or breaks throughout the conference. Partner/Guest registration fees have been established solely for a spouse or significant other who accompanies the primary member registrant. This fee will not be honored for co-workers or industry associates.\n  \n\nCANCELLATIONS FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION\n  \nCancellation deadline is July 6\, 2026. In order to obtain a refund\, less the $50 processing fee\, all cancellations must be received in writing at the EDAA office. Refund policy is as follows: Cancellation notices received by July 6\, 2026\, will receive a full refund less an administrative fee of $50. Any registrant who does not submit cancellation correspondence by July 6\, 2026\, is required to pay the balance in full\, whether you are able to attend or not. Registrants may substitute attendees without penalty upon notification\, however\, appropriate member/non-member rates will apply to substitute attendees. EDAA is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.  \n\nHOTEL RESERVATIONS AT THE GRAND \nYou must complete your conference registration before you will be able to make room reservations at the Grand. Once your conference registration is completed you will receive a thank you email where you will be provided with a link and instructions on how to book a room in our room block. You will also be able to view/print your invoice/receipt. Reservations must be made by June 17\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m.\, and are based on first-come\, first-served and availability to receive conference rate. Room rates are $355.00 Bayside; $305.00 Deluxe Guestroom; $375.00 Spa Building Marina and $325.00 Spa Building Resort view room; Lodge King Suites $485.00; Spa Building King Suites $545.00 and Spa Building Queen-Queen Suites $565.00.  \n**IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS\, PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THEM THROUGH THE HOTEL.  CONTACT EDAA AND WE WILL TAKE CARE OF THE CANCELLATIONS.  THIS WILL PREVENT A FINANCIAL IMPACT TO THE ASSOCIATION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.**
URL:https://edaa.org/event/2026-edaa-summer-conference-july-19-july-22-2026/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa\, 1 Grand Boulevard\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36532\, United States
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SUMMARY:2027 EDAA Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa at the Convention Center
URL:https://edaa.org/event/2027-edaa-winter-conference/
LOCATION:Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa\, 201 Tallapoosa Street\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Fowler":MAILTO:sheri@edaa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20270815T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270818T170000
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SUMMARY:2027 EDAA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:2027 EDAA Summer Conference \nAugust 15 – 18\, 2027 \nGrand Hotel \nPoint Clear\, Alabama
URL:https://edaa.org/event/2027-edaa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa\, 1 Grand Boulevard\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36532\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Fowler":MAILTO:sheri@edaa.org
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SUMMARY:2028 EDAA Summer Conference
DESCRIPTION:2028 EDAA Summer Conference \nAugust 13 – 16\, 2028 \nGrand Hotel \nPoint Clear\, Alabama
URL:https://edaa.org/event/2028-edaa-summer-conference/
LOCATION:The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa\, 1 Grand Boulevard\, Point Clear\, AL\, 36532\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sheri Fowler":MAILTO:sheri@edaa.org
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