Grow Minnesota!® Luncheon

May 22, 2024

For over 20 years, Grow Minnesota!® has a legacy of retaining and growing Minnesota businesses.  Through key partnerships with more than 90 local chambers and economic development organizations, our collective effort helps the economy remain strong and provide a quality of life for our communities.  Partners represent every corner of the state and work to better understand the needs and opportunities of regional economies. Join us for a presentation from DEED Deputy Commissioner Kevin McKinnon on new programs, preview of the 2024 State of business retention and expansion report and listen in on a discussion of regional challenges and opportunities.

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Agenda

12:00 p.m.          Registration and networking lunch

12:25 p.m.          Welcome and general comments – Vicki Stute, VP Program and Business Services,

Minnesota Chamber

12:30 p.m.          Minnesota’s business future:  Keynote by Deputy Commissioner Kevin McKinnon,

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

12:55 p.m.          BRE Study results 2.0 – Sean O’Neil, Director of Economic Development and Research

1:15 p.m.            Business expansion panel – Ross Widmoyer, CEO, Faribault Mill; Jennifer Harmening, President, Burnsville Chamber; Ryan Vesey, Business Development Director, Greater Mankato Growth; and moderated by Doug Loon, President/CEO, Minnesota Chamber

1:50 p.m.            Closing comments

1:55 p.m.            Adjourn

Cost

$45 for Members

Complimentary for local Chamber partners