Council of the Great Lakes Region Establishes Border Issues Work Group
September 11, 2001 was a sea change event that forever altered the processes and operations of the shared United States (U.S.)-Canada land border. Immediately following that catastrophic event, security trumped trade activities.
Report highlights nuclear energy’s positive impact on clean air, jobs in the Great Lakes Region
Former United States Senator and Governor of Indiana Evan Bayh will assist in the release of a collaborative report that highlights the environmental and economic benefits of nuclear energy on the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region.
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 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 […]