Minnesota Chamber Foundation | What lies ahead for Minnesota’s economy?

Minnesota Chamber Foundation | What lies ahead for Minnesota's economy?

We're headed to your area to discuss the future of Minnesota's economy

Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Join us as we explore the performance of Minnesota’s economy and key trends and opportunities in the Initiative Fund region. Business and community leaders will come together to discuss challenges and assets in the region around the economy and the private sector, 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, the Initiative Foundation and the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce.

AGENDA

8:30 a.m. Registration and networking
9:00 a.m. Welcome
Matt Kilian, President, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
9:15 a.m. How is Minnesota’s economy performing and trends in the region
Sean O’Neil, Director of Economic Development and Research, Minnesota Chamber Foundation
9:50 a.m. Workforce inclusion: Essential to economic growth
Whitney Harvey, Sr. Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Minnesota Chamber Foundation
10:20 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. Emerging opportunities in our region
Brian Voerding, President, Initiative Foundation
11:00 a.m. Building community solutions: Panel of regional business/community leaders
Moderator: Jennifer Byers, Executive Director, Minnesota Chamber Foundation
11:55 a.m. Wrap up
12:00 p.m. Adjourn