Webinars

UPCOMING WEBINARS

Webinars are a member-benefit to current NREDA members, and $25 for non-members. 

Upcoming Webinars:

"Expand your Network: Meet the Associations"
Thursday, April 23, 2026
 2 p.m. ET / 1 p.m. CT

Join us for a collaborative webinar bringing together six associations for one dynamic session. Each association will share who they are, what they do, and the exclusive benefits available to their members. This is a unique opportunity to learn about expanded resources, build new connections, and discover how joining additional associations can strengthen your professional network and impact. Open to all—come explore what we can achieve together.

Panelists:
Jan Ahlen, CFC
Scott Bialick, NRECA 
Chris Martin, NRTC
Joe McKinney, NADO
Josh Seidemann, NTCA
Sydney Spears, NREDA

The April 23rd Webinar is free for current members and non-members. 
"Data Centers: Technical Site Selection for Local Communities"
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. CT

As demand for large-scale data centers continues to expand, rural regions are increasingly considered for siting due to land availability, infrastructure capacity, and regional power resources. This NREDA webinar examines the technical drivers behind data center site selection, with a focus on how these facilities are evaluated and planned within Minnesota landscapes. Common misconceptions—particularly related to land use intensity, water demand, and infrastructure impacts—are addressed through a practical, engineering based lens.

The session, presented by Trish Sieh, will outline core siting criteria, including electrical supply and redundancy, water sourcing and discharge considerations, transportation access, environmental constraints, and permitting frameworks. Attendees will gain insight into how data centers differ from traditional industrial developments, where technical risks most often arise, and how early coordination during site selection and due diligence can reduce uncertainty and streamline project development. The presentation is intended to support informed technical discussions among site selectors, planners, and stakeholders involved in evaluating large scale development opportunities.

Trish Sieh, PE is a professional civil engineer and shareholder at Kimley-Horn. With nearly 20 years in the land development industry, she specializes in the planning, entitlement, and delivery of large scale, technically complex development projects, with a strong focus on data centers and power intensive infrastructure.

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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Below are recent NREDA webinars. As an NREDA member, you can log-in and view all past webinar recordings. Click here to view these recordings. 

"Rural Opportunity Zones 2.0 — Unlocking Private Capital for Community Transformation"
 Thursday, March 19, 2026 

"Success in a Small Town: Proven Marketing Strategies that Drive Rural Growth"
 Tuesday, February 17, 2026

"Economic Development Strategies that Transform Counties"
 Thursday, December 4, 2025

"Revitalizing Rural America: Empowering Downtown Entrepreneurs Through Strategic Development"
Tuesday, August 26, 2025

"Overcoming Childcare Barriers: Solutions for Economic Development"
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

"Beyond the Factory Floor: Rethinking Rural Workforce Through the Lens of Retail"
Tuesday, June 24, 2025

"Rural Advocacy Strategies: Winning with Practical Tactics from the Inside"
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

"Key Partnerships and KPI for Rural Economic Development"
Thursday, December 12, 2024

"What Salary Surveys Mean for your Next Professional Step"
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

"Economic Development Essentials"
Wednesday, August 21, 2024

"Making Your Rural Advocacy Voice Heard"
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

"Workforce Housing"
Wednesday, March 27, 2024

"How Amazon Hub and Rural America are Collaborating"
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

"Tell Your Local Story" Webinar Featuring the Daytripper
Commitment to Community
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
            
"Empowering Retail Retention and Recruitment in Your Community"
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

We want to hear from you!  NREDA encourages you to submit your proposed session topics/presentations to be considered for a future Member Webinar or Annual Conference!  Sessions should be educational and a benefit to NREDA members.  In-person sessions that are  interactive are always well-received, and webinar and in-person panels that offer various perspectives are desirable!
    
Did you miss a webinar?  NREDA Members may access the webinar recordings by logging into your member account on the website and visiting https://nreda.memberclicks.net/webinar-recordings. (Be sure to login first and make sure your membership is current, as this page can only be viewed and accessed by current members.)

Justin Sommer, Economic Development DIrector, Preble County Economic Development Partnership