2026 Summer Refresh

Brand Camp – Switchboard

BRE and Community Priorities – Faribault Chamber

Digital Marketing and Member Communications – Eden Prairie Chamber

Event Sponsorships – Gowen 

Everyone Communicates – Hunt

Current Trends and Challenges Federal Reserve Bank – Wirtz

From Advice to Insight – Hunt

Governance and Board Effectiveness – GMG

Growth and Prospect Development

Leadership – Kath

Letting Go – Hunt

New Board Member Orientation – GMG

 

2026 Annual Meeting Conference

Updating the Talent Dynamic by Shaver

The Economic Imperative by Loon

Proving Value in a Noisy Market by Morrissey

Membership Retention Strategies by Gruhot

Leadership by Kyle

Gaming Auctions Raffles by Nelson

Chambers and Tourism as Economic Partners by McMillan

2025 Fall Conference

Resolution for Renewed Civility in Politics – MetroNorth Chamber

Public Affairs Program – Grand Forks

Foundations – Shakopee Chamber

Foundation Start Check List – Shakopee Chamber

Community Partnerships – Stillwater Chamber

Chamber Bucks Gift Card Program – Alexandria Chamber

Board Training – Burnsville Chamber

BEN Programs – Minnesota Chamber

Alexandria AED Project outline – Alexandria Chamber

AI Workshop for Chambers – Frank Kenny

10 Reasons to do Strategic Planning – Stute

HR for Chambers by Cynthia Bremer

 

2025 Summer Refresh

2025 Summer Refresh Agenda

Great River Leadership Program

Jack_Stahlman – The Intangible It

Rick Cole – Let your sales tell the story

Grant Writing 101 – Maximize Your Foundation, or Start a New One!

Tech-driven chambers

2025 MCCE Annual Meeting

Agenda

Speaker Bios

 

Next Generation Leadership

Kimberly Lear, Inlay Insights

 

New legislative mandates and more.  Are you ready to comply? Are your members? 

Martin Kappenman, Peters Kappenman

 

What’s on tap for the 2025 legislative session

Blois Olson, Fluence Media

 

Minnesota’s housing crisis.  How local communities can overcome their challenges to growth.

Mark Foster, Housing Minnesota

 

Generative AI & ChatGPT

Paula Skoviera, CEO/Owner, Princess Paula Consulting

8 ways to be more productive

AI 15,000 ChatGPT prompts

GenAI Prism

MCCE Chamber Director Prompts

REGAL communication with Chat 

 

Life-Undeferred: Unlock the dream life already inside 

Jerrid Sebesta

2024 MCCE Fall Conference

Agenda

Speaker Bios

 

Thriii Collective

 Kelly Lucente, Lisa Zufall, and Kelly Jahner-Byrne

 

Minnesota’s new employment laws: Compliance for your chamber

Chad Staul, Quinlivan & Hughes., P.A.

 

A Success State of Mind: Motivating Within and Those You Lead

Eric Piela and Kurtis Karn, Neon Unicorns

When you have those “Bill Murray” alarm clock kind of mornings, be sure to remember your why, your leadership energy, and the amazing impact you make on the community. We sincerely appreciate the opportunity to have some laughs and learn with you. If you think your community would benefit from this presentation (or any of our other training sessions) please let us know! Be part of the glow at www.neon-unicorns.com. Thanks, Eric & Kurtis

2024 MCCE Summer Refresh

Agenda

Speaker Bios

 

Superheroes have bad days too 

Gregory J. Fine, FASAE, CAE

 

Common legal concerns affecting local chambers

Pat Plunkett, Larkin Hoffman

 

When generations connect

Kelly Brinkman, Bridgeworks

Generations Overview I

Generations Overview II

 

How to build a government affairs program

Britney Marr, Minnesota State University, Mankato student and David C. Olson Intern Grant recipient, Alexandria Area Chamber

Alexandria Government Affairs Program

 

2023 MCCE Annual Meeting

Agenda

Speaker Bios

Attendee List

 

Retaining students, and workers, in Minnesota
Scott Marquardt, Senior Vice President, Southwest Initiative Foundation

Minnesota tech talent
Katie McClelland, Director of Policy and Research, Minnesota Technology Association

Collaboration and Career Pathways in the Redwood Area
Anne Johnson, Executive Director, Redwood Area Chamber and Tourism

Beyond grit: Embracing passion and perseverance to gain the high-performance edge
Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, Mentally Strong Consulting
Top 10 Practices of the World’s Best from Beyond Grit
Presentation

Legislative preview: What to expect this 2023 Legislative Session
Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

How to work with your legislator
Former MN Representative Barb Haley, 21A

Culture First Mindset
Joe Schmit, KSTP
Video 1 – Joe Mauer
Video 2 – Stuff Happens

Making sense of industry acronyms
Brad Gruhot, President, Marshall Area Chamber
Org Chart

2022 Fall Conference

Agenda

Attendee List

Speaker Bios

 

Natural resources in Minnesota

Commissioner Sarah Strommen, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

 

The importance of forestry in Minnesota’s economy

Rick Horton, Executive Vice President, Minnesota Forest Industries

 

Advocacy 101:  Policy and politics dos and don’ts

Laura Bordelon, Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Chris Tiedeman, Partner, Weber Johnson

 

Elections and policy outlook at the state and federal levels

Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Ethan Hellier, Manager Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

2022 Summer Refresh Resources

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Speaker Bios

Attendee List

 

Legacy and Leadership
Lena Scullard, LMS Productions

 

30 ideas in 30 minutes – Best new revenue generator
Facilitator: Brad Gruhot President, Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce  

 

Legislative wrap-up and election season preview
Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

 

Confidence is not a coincidence
Sara Krisher, President and Founder, STAND TALL

Sharing Wisdom Worksheet
7Cs Worksheet

 

Health and wellness during challenging times
Candace Hoversten, MSW, LGSW, Owner, Modern Minds
Session Overview
Human Brain
Focused attention activities

Emotion body map regulation