2025 Economic Summit
The Economic Summit provides a current snapshot and forecast of the year ahead for the local, regional, and national economy, including insight into the economic trends impacting businesses in the Rochester region.
Join us for this premier event on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 to learn from industry leaders and our keynote speaker.
Agenda:
Small Business and Entrepreneur Panel Discussion
- Moderator - Zoey Janstsan, Realtor, Edina Realty and Chair of the Women's Roundtable
- Kayla Shurson, Owner, Shurson Group
- Sam Soukup, Managing Partner, Express Employment NEW!
- Ryan Utterback, Co-Owner, Chip Shots and Owner, Pure Rock Studios of Rochester, LLC
- Whitney West, Founder, Marketing & Design Director, Tulip Tree Marketing NEW!
Industry Panel Discussion
- Moderator - Ryan Parsons, President, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
- Bridget Avikainen, Bold. Forward. Unbound, in Rochester Administrative Lead, Mayo Clinic
- Jessica Eidem, Director, IBM Power Client Care & IBM Senior State Executive NEW!
- Tom Leimer, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Knutson Construction NEW!
- Tina Phang, Plant Director, Crenlo
Business Outlook Survey Results Presentation
- Brigid Tuck, Senior Economic Impact Analyst, University of Minnesota Extension
Featured Keynote: On the Economic, Political, and Business Climate
- Dr. Roger Tutterow, Professor of Economics, Kennesaw State University
In addition to his work in academia, Dr. Tutterow has served as a consultant on financial economics and statistical modeling for corporate clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to closely held businesses. He has provided expert testimony on economic, financial and statistical matters in state and federal court, before the Georgia General Assembly and before the Georgia Public Service Commission. Dr. Tutterow has given several hundred speeches to professional groups in over 40 states and Canada on topics in the economic, business and political arenas.
A Georgia native, Dr. Tutterow holds a B.S. in Decision Science from Berry College and a M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from Georgia State University. Prior to joining Kennesaw State University, Dr. Tutterow held faculty and administrative appointments at West Virginia University, Georgia State University and Mercer University.
*Agenda subject to change
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Date and Time
Tuesday Feb 4, 2025
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST
Doors open at 7:00am. Program begins at 7:30am.
The date, time, location, and agenda of this event noted is subject to change. All attendees will be made aware if anything changes.
Location
Mayo Civic Center
Ballrooms 2 & 3
30 Civic Center Dr SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Fees/Admission
$50 for members
$60 for general admission
Registration is required by Friday, January 24, 2025
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