Membership in MEDC is open to persons interested in the economic development of the State of Missouri. Professional -- This category is for members who spend the majority of their time on direct economic development activities. This is a voting and electable category.  Professional and Associate Memberships are "based on population".  If your organization has a statewide focus, you will fall in the largest population category. Population of 0-24,999:  $125.00 Population of 25,000 to 99,999:  $150.00 Population of 100,000 & up:  $175.00      Associate -- This category is for those involved in economic development but not on a full time basis. This is a voting and electable category.  Professional and Associate Memberships are "based on population".  If your organization has a statewide focus, you will fall in the largest population category. Population of 0-24,999:  $125.00 Population of 25,000 to 99,999:  $150.00 Population of 100,000 & up:  $175.00     Corporate -- $300.00 -- This category includes organizations, corporations and sole proprietorships. Those who actively market their product or service to members shall be included in this category, with one designated representative per corporate membership. This is a voting and electable category.   Community -- $40.00 -- This category includes community volunteers, elected officials and members of local or regional economic development boards. This is a non-voting and a non-electable category.   Out of State -- $40.00 -- This category is created to allow past members who have moved out of state to stay informed on the activities of the organization. This is a non-voting and non-electable category.   Student -- $15.00 -- This category includes individuals pursuing a course of higher education leading to a position in the field of economic development. The fiscal year begins June 1 with an annual billing. New members joining after June 1 may compute their dues to the nearest fiscal year quarter at the time of application. Missouri Economic Development Council 204 East High Street Jefferson City, MO  65101 Phone:  (573) 636-7383 Fax:  (573) 636-5783 Email:  pat-amick@socket.net