2026 Summer Refresh
BRE and Community Priorities – Faribault Chamber
Digital Marketing and Member Communications – Eden Prairie Chamber
Current Trends and Challenges Federal Reserve Bank – Wirtz
Governance and Board Effectiveness – GMG
Growth and Prospect Development
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
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
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!
2025 MCCE Annual Meeting
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
Paula Skoviera, CEO/Owner, Princess Paula Consulting
Life-Undeferred: Unlock the dream life already inside
Jerrid Sebesta
2024 MCCE Fall Conference
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
Gregory J. Fine, FASAE, CAE
Common legal concerns affecting local chambers
Pat Plunkett, Larkin Hoffman
Kelly Brinkman, Bridgeworks
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
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
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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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