Join us as we explore the performance of Minnesota’s economy and key trends and opportunities in southwest Minnesota. Business and community leaders will come together to discuss challenges and assets in the region around the economy and business climate, entrepreneurship and key community priorities like childcare, housing and growing workforce diversity. Add your voice and help drive solutions!

Brought to you by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation, Southwest Initiative Foundation and the Marshall Area Chamber.

AGENDA

9:00 a.m.     Registration, breakfast and networking

9:30 a.m.     Welcome
Brad Gruhot, President, Marshall Area Chamber and Jennifer Byers, Executive Director, Minnesota Chamber Foundation 

9:35 a.m.     Minnesota’s economy: Does past performance guarantee future success?
Trends in Southwest Minnesota
Sean O’Neil, Director of Economic Development and Research, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce 

10:15 a.m.   Workforce inclusion: Essential to economic growth
Whitney Harvey, Sr. Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Minnesota Chamber Foundation 

11:00 a.m.   Building community solutions panel

11:45 a.m.   Wrap up
Scott Marquardt, President, Southwest Initiative Foundation 

12:00 p.m.   Adjourn