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Local Government Education | Community and Economic Development Webinars

See our upcoming or archived webinars featuring a broad range of professional development topics for government officials and community/organizational leaders.
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Community Broadband Development Webinars

See upcoming and archived webinars from our partnered outreach with the Illinois Broadband Lab, the Illinois Office of Broadband, the Benton Institute of Broadband and Society, and other experts in broadband development.
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Check out recordings from previous webinars on our YouTube channel. See playlists for a series, a planning program, or a category of community and economic development. Don't forget to subscribe!

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Business Succession for a Strong Rural Community: Worker Co‑ops as a Transition Strategy

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Learn how worker cooperatives offer a practical, built-in solution to rural business succession.

Rural communities across the country are facing a growing succession crisis as long‑time business…

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From Backyards to Boardrooms: Building Community Led Climate Resilience at Every Scale

For Community Members
County: Lake
This 90‑minute interactive workshop hosted by University of Illinois Extension, Lake County and led by Jessica Rudnick, PhD, helps Illinois residents make sense of what climate change means for our…
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Sustaining Local Commerce: The Role of Community-Supported Enterprises in Business Retention

Rural Business Transitions Webinar Series
Explore how community‑supported enterprises help small towns retain essential businesses and strengthen local vitality.

Small towns facing a long-standing business closure due to retirement, or…

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