New Era of Cooperation Between Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers Welcomed
On the conclusion of the meeting of Governors and Premiers from the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Region, the Council of the Great Lakes Region would like to congratulate the eight Governors and two Premiers on committing to a new era of cooperation in encouraging economic growth while protecting the environment.
Chicago Mayor Emanuel Announced as Honorary Chair of Great Lakes Economic Forum
The Council of the Great Lakes Region announced today that Mayor Rahm Emanuel will serve as Honorary Chair of the inaugural Great Lakes Economic Forum, April 26-28, 2015 in Chicago. The event, to be held at the Chicago Cultural Center, will engage business, government, political, academic and non-profit leaders in creating a transformational bi-national, economic […]
Media Advisory: Leaders from the U.S. and Canada Gather to Discuss Great Lakes Economy
First ever Great Lakes Economic Forum focused on accelerating growth BMO Chief Economist Doug Porter to deliver State of the Great Lakes Economy address
Council of the Great Lakes Region To Host Business Roundtable In Buffalo with the Buffalo Niagara Partnership
If it were a country, the Great Lakes Region would be the third largest economy in the world.
Council of the Great Lakes Region To Host Business Roundtables In Minnesota with the Consulate General of Canada
If it were a country, the Great Lakes Region would be the third largest economy in the world.
Opening Night Networking Reception Preview
Great Lakes Economic Forum 2015 Opening Night Networking Reception Preview The Great Lakes Economic Forum will kick off with a captivating opening night networking reception on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the one-of-a-kind Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. The Great Lakes Economic Forum is the premier multi-day economic development conference in the region. Join our growing […]
Mark Fisher
Chief Executive Officer Mark Fisher was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Council of the Great Lakes by the Council’s board in 2014. Mark is a seasoned professional with 13 years of experience in policy-making, strategic business planning, corporate communications, stakeholder engagement, public advocacy, and issues management.
Laura Asiala
Senior Director – Business Engagement Laura Asiala is the Senior Director of Business Engagement for the Council for the Great Lakes Region. Passionate about the power of business to help solve the world’s most intransigent problems, she has extensive experience leading efforts to attract more participation of companies to contribute to global, sustainable development, through […]
Mark Fisher to speak at the International Marina and Boatyard Conference
Mark Fisher, President and CEO of CGLR, to speak at the International Marina and Boatyard Conference (IMBC). IMBC is the leading marina and boatyard conference.
Ambassadors Doer and Heyman Added as Keynotes
The Great Lakes Economic Forum has added Canadian Ambassador to the United States Gary Doer and United States Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman as keynote speakers to their lineup. The Great Lakes Economic Forum has revealed two additional Keynote speakers for the 2015 event. The Honorable Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the United States, and The […]