Free Economic Development Webinars

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As part of our commitment to supporting economic development professionals, Golden Shovel Agency offers free webinars covering business attraction, workforce development, economic development marketing, artificial intelligence, stakeholder engagement, and industry trends. Each session delivers actionable insights that help communities compete more effectively and achieve their economic development goals.

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Building Buy-in: A Blueprint for Engaging Residents and Stakeholders

Community support can make or break an economic development project. But how do you build engagement when residents often don’t understand what economic development professionals do or how your work affects them? A recent Golden Shovel Agency survey found community support was second only to increased funding as the most in-demand resource, but building that awareness and engagement doesn’t have to be a mystery.

In this webinar, we will explain how to create a marketing and communication strategy that reaches residents, explains how economic development efforts impact them, and helps turn a disengaged population into advocates for your work. Join us to hear success stories and learn how to effectively:

  • Evaluate local buy-in,
  • Create communications plans that engage residents and stakeholders,
  • Measure success, and 
  • Establish lasting goodwill

Who is this for:

This webinar is ideal for any economic development professional who is interested in increasing awareness and engagement in the community. 

Date:

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Time:

Noon (Central)

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Recorded Webinars

Access past recordings of Golden Shovel Agency’s economic development webinars on our YouTube channel. Or scroll through the list economic development webinars to find resources and strategies to solve your economic development challenges. Email us to request specific information or schedule a free strategy session.