Webinars

UPCOMING WEBINARS
 
"Building Buy-in: A Blueprint for Engaging Residents and Stakeholders"
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT


Community engagement and support are precious commodities in economic development. In a recent Golden Shovel Agency survey, 81.3% of economic development professionals said that residents lack awareness of their work, and 53.1% identified community support as their most needed resource, second only to additional funding. So, how do you build support for work that many residents will never see? 

Join Golden Shovel Agency President Bethany Quinn for a practical discussion on how economic development organizations can strengthen relationships with residents, elected officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders. Through real-world examples and proven strategies, you'll learn how to make economic development more visible, more relatable, and more meaningful to the people you serve.  

  • Assess current levels of community awareness and trust.
  • Develop a communications strategy that connects with residents and stakeholders.
  • Translate complex economic development initiatives into messages people understand.
  • Demonstrate the tangible impact of your organization's work.
  • Build lasting relationships that strengthen community support and attract investment.

Register Here 

"Don't Just Lock the Digital Door: A Whole-House Approach to Cybersecurity"
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
11:00 a.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. CT

Cybersecurity can feel complicated, but the basics are easier to understand when you think of your organization like a house. You need strong locks, clear rules for who gets a key, alarms that alert you when something looks wrong, regular upkeep and a plan if there’s a break-in.

In this webinar, GBS will walk through practical cybersecurity best practices using a simple house metaphor. Attendees will learn how to spot common risks, strengthen everyday defenses, reduce the chance of ransomware or phishing damage, and build a basic response plan. The session is designed for business leaders, economic development professionals, municipal partners and community organizations that need straightforward guidance without heavy technical jargon.

Register Here 

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Below are recent NREDA webinars. As an NREDA member, you can log-in and view all past webinar recordings. Click here to view these recordings. 

"The NREDA Rural Issues Committee and 2026 D.C. Fly-in Review" 
Thursday, June 18, 2026

"Data Centers: Technical Site Selection for Local Communities"
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
 
"Expand your Network: Meet the Associations"
Thursday, April 23, 2026

"Rural Opportunity Zones 2.0 — Unlocking Private Capital for Community Transformation"
 Thursday, March 19, 2026 

"Success in a Small Town: Proven Marketing Strategies that Drive Rural Growth"
 Tuesday, February 17, 2026

"Economic Development Strategies that Transform Counties"
 Thursday, December 4, 2025

"Revitalizing Rural America: Empowering Downtown Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Development"
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

"Overcoming Childcare Barriers: Solutions for Economic Development"
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

"Beyond the Factory Floor: Rethinking Rural Workforce Through the Lens of Retail"
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

"Rural Advocacy Strategies: Winning with Practical Tactics from the Inside"
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

"Key Partnerships and KPI for Rural Economic Development"
Thursday, December 12, 2024

"What Salary Surveys Mean for your Next Professional Step"
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

"Economic Development Essentials"
Wednesday, August 21, 2024

"Making Your Rural Advocacy Voice Heard"
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

"Workforce Housing"
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

"How Amazon Hub and Rural America are Collaborating"
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

"Tell Your Local Story" Webinar Featuring the Daytripper
Commitment to Community
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
            
"Empowering Retail Retention and Recruitment in Your Community"
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

We want to hear from you!  NREDA encourages you to submit your proposed session topics/presentations to be considered for a future Member Webinar or Annual Conference!  Sessions should be educational and a benefit to NREDA members.  In-person sessions that are  interactive are always well-received, and webinar and in-person panels that offer various perspectives are desirable!
    
Did you miss a webinar?  NREDA Members may access the webinar recordings by logging into your member account on the website and visiting https://nreda.memberclicks.net/webinar-recordings. (Be sure to login first and make sure your membership is current, as this page can only be viewed and accessed by current members.)

Justin Sommer, Economic Development DIrector, Preble County Economic Development Partnership