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Be Greater! Digital Learning Series 


The Be Greater! webinar series from the Great Lakes Economic Development Council is one of our most valued member benefits—and it's completely free for members. Held twice a month, these webinars empower economic development professionals with expert insights on the issues shaping the Great Lakes region and the field of economic development. Each session is designed to help professionals expand their knowledge, stay ahead of emerging trends, and strengthen their ability to drive prosperity in their communities and across the Great Lakes.  Members can access all of the webinars in our series in the Digital Archives HERE. 

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Past Be Greater! Webinars

Thursday, December 04, 2025 Increasing Your EDO’s Funding To Remain Competitive
Thursday, November 20, 2025 Advancing Outdoor Recreation-based Economic Development
Thursday, November 06, 2025 The Content Crunch: How the Role of Economic Developers Is Evolving and What You’ll Need Next
Thursday, October 30, 2025 Place Branding – Launching Strategic EDO Narratives
Thursday, October 16, 2025 FDI in a Changing World: Trends, Drivers, and Opportunities in the Great Lakes Region
Wednesday, October 01, 2025 Winning for Rural America: The Strategies Driving Growth in Small Communities
Thursday, September 04, 2025 How To Leverage and Grow Your Community’s Educational Assets To Create Jobs and Opportunities
Thursday, August 21, 2025 Strengthening Communities with Workforce Solutions in the Great Lakes Region
Thursday, August 07, 2025 Making Your Community a Talent Magnet
Thursday, July 17, 2025 Think Like a Spokesperson: Best Practices for Economic Development Pros to Maximizing External-Facing Opportunities
Thursday, June 19, 2025 Tariffs, Trade & Turmoil: A Strategy Webinar for Great Lakes Economic Development
Thursday, June 05, 2025 Federal Grants In a Shifting Landscape
Thursday, May 15, 2025 Collaboration In Economic Development
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Empowering Local Entrepreneurs: Streamlining Small Business Support for Business Retention
Thursday, April 17, 2025 What Site Selectors Want in a Competitive Location
Wednesday, April 02, 2025 From Rust Belt to Blue Belt – Great Lakes Poised for Leadership in the Coming Blue Economy
Thursday, March 20, 2025 The Practical Guide to the Green Economy
Friday, March 07, 2025 Data Driven Economic Competitiveness
Thursday, December 19, 2024 Navigating 2025: Economic and Real Estate Trends in the Great Lakes and Beyond
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Webinar: Engaging Your Community Beyond Projects

Members can access the entire Be Greater! series in the Digital Archives