Conference Recap: Best Practice Conference 2025
3 Jul 2025
Hosted by the Mid-America Economic Development Council at the JX Venue in Stillwater, Minnesota. Economic developers, public officials, and industry leaders from across 13 Midwest states gathered in Stillwater, MN for the 2025 Best Practices Conference.
Over three days, attendees explored cutting-edge strategies in economic development, workforce innovation, clean energy, public private partnerships, and placemaking.
'With a strong emphasis on collaboration, community engagement, and sector-specific growth, the conference offered actionable insights, meaningful networking, and immersive learning experiences.
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