Southeast Minnesota Economic Forum
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With economic development initiatives Journey to Growth (J2G) and Destination Medical Center (DMC) getting underway in 2015, the Chamber and Rochester Area Economic Development Inc., (RAEDI) are bringing together regional leaders to examine SE Minnesota economic expectations for 2016. This event will feature keynotes from Tim Penny, former U.S. Representative, now President and CEO of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), and Steve LOEHR, Vice President of Operations for Kwik-Trip. Two panels of economic experts and industry executives will also weigh in from their unique economic perspectives.
Economic Keynote Address
Tim Penny, President & CEO
Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation
Economic Panel
Moderator – Jennifer Libby, President & CEO,
Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism
• Real Estate – Andrew Chafoulias, CEO,
Titan Development & Investments
• Banking – Susan Savat, CFO,
Merchants Financial Group Inc. & Merchants Bank
• Agribusiness – Gene Hugoson, External & Constituent
Relations Liaison, University of Minnesota
Industry Executive Panel
Moderator – Betsy Singer, News Anchor, ABC 6 News
• Manufacturing – Dick Pope, CEO,
Wincraft, Inc.
• Hospitality – Joe Powers, Chief Executive Director,
Powers Ventures
• Computer Technology – Walt Ling, VP of Technical
Services & Sr. State Executive, IBM
• Food Processing – Tim J. Fritz, Plant Manager,
Hormel Foods
• Medical Technology – James A. Rogers III,
Chair of Mayo Medical Ventures
Interview of Steve Loehr,
Vice President of Operations, Kwik Trip
Interviewer, Betsy Singer
Interested in staying in Rochester at a special rate?
La Quinta Inn & Suites, located at 4353 Canal Pl SE, Rochester, MN 55904, is offering Forum attendees a discounted room rate of $94 (valued at $109) for September 28th along with transportation to and from the Forum. Reserve your room today and save! Mention your attendance for the Southeast Minnesota Economic Forum when contacting La Quinta Inn & Suites at 507-289-4200.
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 29, 2015
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Tuesday, September 29
Registration and networking at 7:00am
Program 8:00am - 12:00pm
Continental Breakfast included
Location
Rochester International Event Center
7333 Airport View Dr. SW
Rochester, MN 55902
Fees/Admission
$30 for Chamber Members*
$40 for Non-Chamber Members
Table Sponsor available at $270 for 6 seats**
*Must be a member of any regional Chamber for the Chamber Member discounted rate.
**Table sponsorship is available for $270 for six seats and includes your logo displayed in the event program, a reserved table for six with preferential seating, and business logo signage.
For more information about table sponsorship, contact Mike Schnell, Government Affairs Coordinator, at mschnell@rochestermnchamber.com or call the Chamber at 507-288-1122.
