CGLR Hosts Virtual Event for Education, Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Releases Great Lakes, Great Minds Report
When the global pandemic interrupted the 6th annual Great Lakes Economic Forum, the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) pivoted on the spot, and developed a virtual approach, which included bringing thought leaders from across the region and across sectors together and releasing their latest report ‘Great Lakes, Great Minds: Setting the Stage for […]
2019 e.Builders Forum in Niagara Falls Focuses on Strengthening Entrepreneurial Ecosystems
The International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) partners with the Niagara Global Tourism Institute (NGTI) and the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) shared contemporary ecosystem building practices, particularly under the lens of multi-jurisdictional clusters and collaboration, diversity, and inclusion. The International Business Innovation Association (InBIA), a global network for entrepreneurship centers hosted their 2019 […]
Great Lakes Economic Forum 2019: Cleveland
The Great Lakes Region, which is shared by the United States and Canada and comprised of eight states and the Canadian provinces on Ontario and Quebec, is the economic engine of the North America. In fact, with economic output worth US$6.0 trillion in 2017, the Region would represent the third largest economy in the world […]
Great Lakes Plastics Forum: Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Plastics are one of the most revolutionary innovations of the modern world. They play a critical role in shaping our economy and our daily lives. However, the way in which plastics are used, managed and disposed of, can pose significant challenges for the environment and for our health. This report presents highlights from the Great Lakes Plastics Forum.
Great Lakes Economic Forum 2018: Montreal
The Council of the Great Lakes Region is proud to host its fourth Great Lakes Economic Forum in Montréal, Québec from May 03-05, 2018.
Great Lakes Economic Forum 2017: Detroit
The Council of the Great Lakes Region hosted its third Great Lakes Economic Forum, presented this year by Toyota Canada, in Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario from April 24-26, 2017.
Great Lakes Economic Forum 2016: Toronto
The Council of the Great Lakes Region hosted its second Great Lakes Economic Forum in Toronto, Ontario from April 24-26, 2016.
Senator Evan Bayh, Former Governor of Indiana and U.S. Senator
Senator Bayh will discuss the important role Nuclear Power plays in the Great Lakes Region as a key source of reliable, affordable electricity, while growing the economy and keeping the air we breathe clean.
Summary Report of the Great Lakes Economic Forum
From April 26-28, 2015, the Council of the Great Lakes Region (CGLR) hosted its first Great Lakes Economic Forum in Chicago, Illinois.
Inaugural Great Lakes Economic Forum
From April 26th to the 28th, CGLR hosted its first Great Lakes Economic Forum in effort to bring together business leaders, lawmakers, government executives, academia and advocates from non-governmental trade and environmental organizations to talk about the economy of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region and share insights with respect to ways in which we can work better […]