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

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

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

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

Paul Widman, Director of Parks and Recreation, City of Rochester  

 8:50am – 9:05 am | City of Rochester Presentation ​

9:05 – 9:30am | Panel Discussion

9:30 – 10:00am | Closing remarks/networking

*Additional presenters & contributors TBA

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