The Northeastern Economic Developers Association (NEDA) is partnering with Buffalo Niagara Enterprise to hold their 52nd Annual Conference at the Adams Mark Buffalo Niagara, September 21 - 23, 2008. The conference theme for 2008 is "Blueprints: Breaking New Ground." Over 150 development leaders from throughout the 11-state region will come together to learn about effective economic development techniques, network with peers and development allies, and celebrate with the winners of NEDA's 2008 awards for best economic development achievements including the Northeast's Project of the Year, Program of the Year, and others. NEDA is the premier professional association for economic developers throughout the Northeast from Maine to Maryland. For information, check www.nedaonline.org or call (401) 295-9215.