Event Types: Webinar
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Measuring Your University’s Economic Footprint: A Conversation on IMPLAN and Higher Ed
Understanding a university’s economic footprint takes more than a high-level overview, it means knowing how the analysis actually comes together. Join Bjorn Markeson, Ph.D. from IMPLAN for a UEDA members-only session that walks through building a university economic impact analysis in IMPLAN step by step from setting it up to reading the results. IMPLAN is…
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On the Road to the Summit: Economic Impact, Decoded with Colorado State University
Colorado State University will present Estimating and Communicating the Economic Impacts of Universities on Their Communities and Regions, featuring insights from a comprehensive study of the Colorado State University System’s economic contributions. This session will examine the challenges institutions face when conducting economic impact studies, the types of data required to produce credible and meaningful…
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Setting the Stage for the Summit: America the Entrepreneurial at Shippensburg University
Shippensburg University’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will share how the institution is reshaping its entrepreneurial identity through a coordinated, campus‑wide storytelling strategy. This session explores America the Entrepreneurial at Shippensburg University, a model designed to unify previously siloed entrepreneurship efforts and present a clear, compelling narrative about the university’s role in regional economic growth.…
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2026 Pre-Summit Webinar Featuring Purdue University
Presentation Deck The UEDA Summit experience kicked off with the first webinar in our pre-summit series, where the Purdue University Center for Regional Development for Economic presented Competitiveness in the United States: An Industry, Knowledge, and Skills Clusters Framework. Attendees learned learn how new industry, knowledge, and skills cluster frameworks, developed through a U.S. Economic…
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Understanding the MII Landscape
Join us for this 90-minute webinar introducing university economic development leaders to Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs) — driving advanced manufacturing and defense-related technology development across the country. This session will explore the role of MIIs, highlight their workforce development initiatives, and discuss opportunities for universities to engage as strategic partners. Attendees will leave with a…
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Rethinking Regional Prosperity: Inside Elkhart County’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
What makes Elkhart County, Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem different—and what can other communities learn from it? Join the Institute for Entrepreneurial Communities (IEC) and Butler University for an interactive webinar exploring new research that challenges conventional definitions of entrepreneurship and economic success. Drawing from a nationwide study of U.S. counties, Butler University researchers identified multiple pathways…
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How Universities Are Measuring and Communicating Impact
This webinar brought together two complementary perspectives: how to conduct a rigorous economic impact study, and how to translate those findings into a narrative that resonates with policymakers, funders, and community partners. James McCafferty of Western Washington University walked through the process of designing and executing a credible economic impact study, including key considerations for…
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UEDA Awards of Excellence Informational Webinar
Every year, UEDA provides Awards of Excellence in recognition of outstanding economic development initiatives, research, or accomplishments. In preparation for this year’s cycle, and nominations opening on May 20th, UEDA will be hosting an Informational Webinar on June 3rd at 2:00pm (ET). This event will allow participants to learn more about the process, as well…
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Creating & Leveraging State Economic Development and University Partnerships
This UEDA Place Network on-demand webinar explored how universities can more effectively align with state economic development strategies, featuring insights from the State Economic Development Executives Network (SEDE) and institutional experience from Tennessee Tech University. State economic development leaders are increasingly looking to universities as strategic partners, not just stakeholders. Through SEDE, state executives are…
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Collaboration in Action: Making a Local Impact with Student-Made Rock Hill
UEDA was joined by speakers from Student Made Rock Hill, Rock Hill Economic Development, and Winthrop Universities to explore how universities can turn student talent into real economic value for their regions. Attendees heard how these collaborators established a student-led business platform helping institutions build career readiness, entrepreneurship, and community ties through hands-on experience. Student…