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Register for the 2025 Economic Development Week Webinars

May 12 - 16 - Economic Development Week - Virtual

Check out all our Economic Development Week events and resources by visiting our Community Activation Page.
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May 12, 2025: EDCC Knowledge Network Series I - Data 101: Get the Data You Need for Successful Economic Development

Struggling to find the right data for your economic development projects or reports? Learn from Colorado’s top economists who will show you how to leverage the EDCC Free Data Library, submit effective data inquiries, access discounts, and demystify data discrepancies so you can make informed decisions.

Moderator: Steve Jozefczyk, Deputy Director, Grand Junction Economic Partnership; EDCC Board Treasurer and Data Committee Chair

Panelists:

  • Brian Lewandowski, Executive Director, Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado, Boulder; EDCC Board Special Appointment 
  • Tim Komarek, Associate Professor of Economics, REDI at CSU
  • Greg Totten, Economist, Colorado Demography Office
  • Heather Otter, Economic Development Project Manager, Region 9 Economic Development District of Southwest Colorado
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May 14, 2025: Downtown Colorado Inc. Webinar: Tools for Downtown Development

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This webinar will explore effective tools for downtown development and how they can support broader economic development strategies. Learn practical approaches to revitalize your downtown and contribute to community growth.

Moderator: Bill Shrum, Operations Director, Downtown Colorado, Inc.

Panelists:

  • Tommy Crosby, Economic Opportunity Manager, City of Durango
  • Brandon Stam, Executive Director, Downtown Grand Junction

 

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May 16, 2025: Better Together: Aligning Economic Development with Startup Ecosystem Strategy

 

Economic Development isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. As entrepreneurship becomes a primary driver of rural and regional economies, economic developers are being called to rethink how they engage, support, and grow new business activity. This 90-minute session—led by Startup Colorado and BEN Colorado—offers a practical roadmap to align economic development and ecosystem building efforts.