You are cordially invited to join the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce for a night at the cinema on Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\, as we roll out the red carpet for our Annual Celebration! \;
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\nWhether you are bringing a date for a red carpet night or reserving a table for your team\, this is the perfect way to celebrate\, connect\, and have a blast together. \;
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Agenda:
\n5:30pm-6:00pm: Networking and Introduction
\n6:15pm: Program\, Dinner and Entertainment
\n8:00pm: Networking
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\nEntertainment:
\nEnjoy a night packed with entertainment\, including photo booths (featuring a 360°\; video experience)\, a popcorn bar with Carroll&rsquo\;s Corn &\; Popus Gourmet Popcorn\, a signature cocktail &\; mocktail\, prize drawings\, and a delicious three course meal&mdash\;all while networking with fellow business professionals.

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Kick off the night with \;movie-themed trivia \;on the big screen! \;Using your smartphone as a buzzer\, you will race against the clock to answer each question. By the end\, the ultimate trivia champion will take home the prize!

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We will end the night with \;The Feud\, \;where pre-selected teams of Rochester area stars will face off to guess the most popular answers to survey-based questions. Which team will you cheer for&mdash\;The Best LGR Class Ever\, Blockbuster Board\, Executive Producers\, \;or the Reel Deal?
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\nThe Best LGR Class Ever team includes:

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Mike Benike\, President\, Benike Construction
Nicole Engler\, Marketing Manager\, Mayo Clinic
Stephanie Hedrick\, Vice President &\; General Manager\, KTTC
Brian Morgan\, Senior Engineer\, Short Elliott Hendrickson\, Inc.

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Blockbuster Board team includes:

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Dr. Jeffery Boyd\, President\, Rochester Community and Technical College
Steve Dunn\, Owner\, Taco JED
Jessica Eidem\, Director\, IBM Power Client Care &\; IBM Senior State Executive
Gwen Steven\, Director of Cooperative Relations\, People'\;s Energy Cooperative

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Executive Producers team includes:

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Shawn Fagan\, Executive Director\, Rochester Downtown Alliance
Steve Lange\, General Manager of Post Bulletin &\; Editor of Rochester Magazine
John Reed\, Executive Director\, Rochester International Airport
Joe Ward\, President\, Experience Rochester and Mayo Civic Center

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The Reel Deal team includes:

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Chad Campbell\, \;CEO\, Boys &\; Girls Club of Rochester
Monika Kopet\, \;Director of Community Development\, \;Experience Rochester and Mayo Civic Center
Jon Olson\, \;VP for University Advancement\, Winona State University \;
Valmik Patel\, \;Project Manager\, Mayo Clinic

\nOur entertainers\, Mic Drop Entertainment\, brings the energy with interactive game shows that have entertained brands like TikTok\, Nike\, and Twitter.
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\nSo what are you waiting for...let'\;s play at Annual Celebration!
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\nReserve Your Table Today &\; Make it a Team Outing
\nTreat your team to a star-studded night at the cinema\, connect outside the office\, and have a blast together! Plus\, with your table reservation\, your company name will be featured in event promotions and in the program\, shining a spotlight on your business.
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\nContact \;Shannon Gowen at \;sgowen@rochestermnchamber.com \;today to reserve your spot and make it a night your team will remember!
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\nOur members are the reason we exist! \;Thank you for joining us at this annual event to celebrate and prepare for the future of our region - together. \;

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