The Mid-America Economic Development Council is an organization that provides economic development professionals with the following: Resources aimed at helping the economic development professional to excel. Recognition of quality economic development programs and marketing Awards programs to reward excellence. Promotion of the ten-state region to site selectors and industries to help raise the level of awareness. Networking opportunities among regional members to promote idea exchange and partnering.

The purpose of this Organization shall be to promote the best interests and professional development of economic developers; and, to be a means, through discussion, meetings, study groups, and collective activity, to preserve a healthy economic climate and to provide for their development.