Annual Conference Headed to Milwaukee September 23-25
Mark your calendar for September 23–25 as the Great Lakes Economic Development Council brings the Great Lakes Rising Annual Conference to Milwaukee. This signature gathering convenes economic development leaders, site selection consultants, service providers, and public officials from across the Great Lakes region and beyond.
The conference will spotlight investment attraction, advanced industries, infrastructure, talent strategy, and cross-border collaboration — all focused on strengthening the region’s global competitiveness. Attendees can expect high-level insights, practical takeaways, and meaningful networking with peers who are shaping the future of the Great Lakes economy.
Milwaukee provides an ideal backdrop for conversations about innovation, water technology, manufacturing, and regional alignment.
Registration details will be announced soon. For more information, contact the Great Lakes EDC at Info@GreatLakesEDC.org.
Share Your Expertise As A Presenter for the Be Greater! Webinar Series
The Great Lakes Economic Development Council is inviting members and partners to submit presentation ideas for the Be Greater! Digital Learning Series. This bi-monthly webinar platform highlights timely topics, innovative strategies, and practical tools that support economic development professionals across the Great Lakes region.
Be Greater! sessions focus on real-world insights — from investment attraction and workforce strategy to marketing, infrastructure, and cross-border collaboration. Presenters gain visibility among a binational audience of practitioners while contributing thought leadership that strengthens the region’s collective expertise.
If you have a case study, emerging trend, or proven approach worth sharing, we encourage you to step forward and be part of the series. To express interest or submit a proposal, contact the Great Lakes EDC at Info@GreatLakesEDC.org.
Make An Impact Through Committee and Advisory Council Membership
The Great Lakes Economic Development Council is inviting members to serve on its Advisory Council and standing committees supporting programs, membership, communications, conferences, and professional development. These leadership roles provide a direct opportunity to help guide organizational strategy, influence key initiatives, and strengthen collaboration across the binational Great Lakes region.
Committee service allows members to share expertise, elevate innovative practices, and contribute regional insight that shapes the organization’s priorities. Participants gain valuable connections with peers while helping translate shared goals into measurable outcomes that advance investment, talent attraction, and regional competitiveness.
If you are interested in helping shape the next chapter of the Great Lakes EDC, contact the Great Lakes EDC at Info@GreatLakesEDC.org.
Annual Conference Headed to Milwaukee Sep 23-25
Be Part of the Future of the Great Lakes Region: Join the Great Lakes EDC in 2026!
The Great Lakes Economic Development Council invites economic development professionals to join a growing, binational network that is actively advancing the priorities highlighted in this year’s review.
From strengthening cross-border partnerships and expanding shared learning opportunities to elevating the region’s collective voice, GLEDC membership connects practitioners to the work already underway. By building on these efforts, members gain a regional perspective that complements national, state, and provincial organizations while helping turn shared challenges into shared progress. Join today!
