--- title: EDW 2025 - Webinar Registration Landing Page description: Register for the 2025 Economic Development Week webinars to learn how to effectively share your story and continue making an impact on Colorado's economy. --- [Skip to content](https://info.edcconline.org/edw-webinars-2025#main-content) [![EDCC-Logo-Navigation](https://info.edcconline.org/hs-fs/hubfs/EDCC-Logo-Navigation.png?width=173&height=58&name=EDCC-Logo-Navigation.png)](https://edcconline.org/) - Members Show submenu for Members - [Join](https://edcconline.org/join/) - [Member Directory](https://edcconline.org/members/) - [Interest Groups](https://edcconline.org/groups/) - [Hight Volume Discounts](https://edcconline.org/discounts/) - Events Show submenu for Events - [Events Calendar](https://edcconline.org/events-calendar/) - [Become a Sponsor](https://edcconline.org/become-a-sponsor/) - [EDIE Awards](https://edcconline.org/edie-awards/) - [Past Events](https://edcconline.org/past-events/) - Education Show submenu for Education - [Courses & Training](https://edcconline.org/courses-training/) - [Mentorship Program](https://edcconline.org/mentorship-program/) - [Scholorships](https://edcconline.org/scholarships/) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Job Board](https://edcconline.org/job-board/) - [RFQ/Vendor Board](https://edcconline.org/rfq-vendor-board/) - [Recovery and Growth Roadmap](https://edcconline.org/high-volume-discount-2022/) - [Manufacturers](https://info.edcconline.org/manufacturers-edge-toolkit) - [COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources](https://edcconline.org/covid-19-resources/) - [Data Resources](https://edcconline.org/data-resources/) - [Latest News](https://edcconline.org/edcc-newsletter/) - Advocacy Show submenu for Advocacy - [Public Policy](https://edcconline.org/public-policy/) - [Legislative Platform](https://edcconline.org/legislative-platform/) - [Economic Development Week](https://info.edcconline.org/economic-development-week) - [Community Activation](https://info.edcconline.org/community-activation/) - [Success Stories](https://edcconline.org/success-stories/) - [About](https://edcconline.org/about/) - [Knowledge Vault](https://edcconline.org/knowledge-vault/) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Members Show submenu for Members - [Join](https://edcconline.org/join/) - [Member Directory](https://edcconline.org/members/) - [Interest Groups](https://edcconline.org/groups/) - [Hight Volume Discounts](https://edcconline.org/discounts/) - Events Show submenu for Events - [Events Calendar](https://edcconline.org/events-calendar/) - [Become a Sponsor](https://edcconline.org/become-a-sponsor/) - [EDIE Awards](https://edcconline.org/edie-awards/) - [Past Events](https://edcconline.org/past-events/) - Education Show submenu for Education - [Courses & Training](https://edcconline.org/courses-training/) - [Mentorship Program](https://edcconline.org/mentorship-program/) - [Scholorships](https://edcconline.org/scholarships/) - Resources Show submenu for Resources - [Job Board](https://edcconline.org/job-board/) - [RFQ/Vendor Board](https://edcconline.org/rfq-vendor-board/) - [Recovery and Growth Roadmap](https://edcconline.org/high-volume-discount-2022/) - [Manufacturers](https://info.edcconline.org/manufacturers-edge-toolkit) - [COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Resources](https://edcconline.org/covid-19-resources/) - [Data Resources](https://edcconline.org/data-resources/) - [Latest News](https://edcconline.org/edcc-newsletter/) - Advocacy Show submenu for Advocacy - [Public Policy](https://edcconline.org/public-policy/) - [Legislative Platform](https://edcconline.org/legislative-platform/) - [Economic Development Week](https://info.edcconline.org/economic-development-week) - [Community Activation](https://info.edcconline.org/community-activation/) - [Success Stories](https://edcconline.org/success-stories/) - [About](https://edcconline.org/about/) - [Knowledge Vault](https://edcconline.org/knowledge-vault/) - [Contact us](https://info.edcconline.org/edw-webinars-2025#contact) [Contact us](https://info.edcconline.org/edw-webinars-2025#contact) # 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. [LEARN MORE](https://info.edcconline.org/community-activation?hsLang=en#ed-week) [![2025-EDCC EDW Email Headers-2](https://info.edcconline.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-EDCC%20%20EDW%20Email%20Headers-2.png?width=571&name=2025-EDCC%20%20EDW%20Email%20Headers-2.png "2025-EDCC EDW Email Headers-2")](https://youtu.be/D36sI9d2noA) ### **May 12, 2025: EDCC Knowledge Network Series I - Data 101: Get the Data You Need for Successful Economic Development** [Click to View](https://youtu.be/D36sI9d2noA) 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 ![04.24-FBLI-EDCC-EDW-Get Involved](https://info.edcconline.org/hs-fs/hubfs/04.24-FBLI-EDCC-EDW-Get%20Involved.jpg?width=1200&height=630&name=04.24-FBLI-EDCC-EDW-Get%20Involved.jpg "04.24-FBLI-EDCC-EDW-Get Involved") ### **May 14, 2025: Downtown Colorado Inc. Webinar: Tools for Downtown Development** [Click to View](https://youtu.be/nRyoCCtQUck) [![2025-EDCC EDW Email Headers (1)-1](https://info.edcconline.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-EDCC%20%20EDW%20Email%20Headers%20(1)-1.png?width=487&name=2025-EDCC%20%20EDW%20Email%20Headers%20(1)-1.png "2025-EDCC EDW Email Headers (1)-1")](https://youtu.be/nRyoCCtQUck)   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   [![2025-EDCC EDW Email Headers (5)-1](https://info.edcconline.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-EDCC%20%20EDW%20Email%20Headers%20(5)-1.png?width=800&height=400&name=2025-EDCC%20%20EDW%20Email%20Headers%20(5)-1.png "2025-EDCC EDW Email Headers (5)-1")](https://youtu.be/poMWtc-1o6w) ### **May 16, 2025: Better Together: Aligning Economic Development with Startup Ecosystem Strategy** [Click to View](https://youtu.be/poMWtc-1o6w)   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. **Panelists:** - Brittany Romano, Executive Director, Startup Colorado - Mick Freeman, Executive Director, BEN Colorado - Margaret Hedderman, Director Content & Brand Strategy, Startup Colorado - Tim Martinez, Director of Programming & Innovation, Startup Colorado - Mark Madic, Director Ecosystems & Partnerships, Startup Colorado #### Newsletter Sign-up to recive the latest news from EDCC #### Get Involved [Attend an Event](https://edcconline.org/events-calendar/) [Become a Member](https://edcconline.org/join/) #### Contact Us Economic Development Council of Colorado [edcc@edcconline.org](mailto:edcc@edcconline.org) [(720) 260-4478](tel:%20720-260-4478) © 2026, Economic Development Council of Colorado