2025 Local Government Connect

Join Rochester representatives from the City, the County, the Parks Department, and the Public Schools to learn about their upcoming 2025 initiatives, challenges, and priorities during Local Government Connect! This event is a great opportunity to connect with Rochester leadership for insight into the initiatives impacting our local business community.

Deadline to register is Tuesday, May 6th!

AGENDA
7:30am | Registration/breakfast served
8:00 am | Welcome
8:05 - 8:20am | Olmsted County Update

Travis Gransee, County Administrator, Olmsted County
Mark Thein, Board Chair, Olmsted County Board of Commissioners

8:20am – 8:35am | Rochester Public Schools Update

Cathy Nathan, Board Chair, Rochester Public Schools
Dr. Kent Pekel, Superintendent, Rochester Public Schools

8:35am – 8:50am | Parks & Recreation Department Update

Gary Neumann, Park Board President, City of Rochester
Paul Widman, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Rochester

8:50am – 9:05 am | City of Rochester Update

Randy Schubring, Council President, Rochester City Council
Alison Zelms, Administrator, City of Rochester

9:05 – 9:30am | Panel Discussion
9:30 – 10:00am | Closing remarks/networking
*Agenda subject to change

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, or would like to secure a table for your team, please contact Shannon Gowen at sgowen@rochestermnchamber.com