Great Lakes EDC
Leadership Camp
Summer, 2026
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The GLEDC Leadership Camp focuses on issues impacting organizational performance, innovation and growth. It helps staff leaders be better managers, leaders and communicators. |
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Why you should attend: The GLEDC Leadership Camp is designed to equip emerging and current leaders with practical tools to enhance organizational performance, drive innovation, and support long-term growth. Participants will strengthen their management, leadership, and communication skills through focused, hands-on learning experiences. |
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Targeted Attendees: Senior and mid-level economic development staff, and Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs, Ec.D.s). Conference attendance is anticipated to be 150+
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Great Lakes EDC Annual Conference October 22-24, 2025 |
The Annual Conference is the premier GLEDC event covering the latest trends in economic development and expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. |
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Why you should attend: At the Annual Conference, attendees can connect with regional leaders, share ideas, and drive collaborative growth across the Great Lakes economy. With high-impact programming, this exclusive event offers valuable insights, networking, and a unique opportunity to shape the future of the region. |
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Targeted Attendees: Senior and mid-level economic development staff, and Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs, Ec.D.s), government employees, service providers, chambers of commerce, tourism officials, and other economic development intermediaries. Anticipated Annual Conference attendance is 250+ |
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Great Lakes
Site Selection Summit April, 2026
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The Great Lakes Site Selection Summit is a leading national event that brings together site selection consultants, location advisors, and economic development professionals. |
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Why you should attend: The Great Lakes Site Selection Summit brings together site selection consultants, location advisors, and economic development professionals. It offers a high-value opportunity to connect with industry influencers, gain insights into emerging trends, and showcase your community’s strengths to decision-makers.
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Targeted Attendees: Federal, state, provincial, and elected officials, corporate real estate executives and C-suite leaders, site selection consultants, state/provincial/local managers, economic developers, Chambers of commerce, and other economic development intermediaries. Summit attendance is anticipated to be 250+
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