2016 Business Conference & Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
InterContinental Hotel - Saint Paul Riverfront, 11 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul
Minnesota Ready: Making Minnesota ready for the future
BUSINESS CONFERENCE AGENDA
7:00-8:00 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast
8:00-8:10 a.m. Welcome
Jill Renslow, senior vice president, business development & marketing
Mall of America
2016-2017 chair, Minnesota Chamber Board of Directors
8:10-8:55 a.m. Opening Speaker: Leading into the Future
Alan McLenaghan, PhD., CEO, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
Did you know that the “Silicon Valley” of windows is right here in Faribault, Minnesota? Learn how this industry is making a name for our state and how Alan McLenaghan plans to lead SAGE through growth and innovation while meeting the new demands of the glass industry.
8:55-9:15 a.m. Networking Break
Time to introduce yourself to a member you have never met and learn about their business.
9:15-10:15 a.m. Educational Tracks
Choose the track that fits your business needs. Participants are invited to choose a different track at 10:30 a.m. to experience various programs.
ADVOCATE
Paid Leave Strategies That Work
State and city mandates threaten to restrict the ability of businesses to implement leave policies that fits your particular business model. Learn about the initiatives of three Minnesota companies to make for a flexible and family friendly workplace without government requirements and extra paperwork.
Panel:
Small business: Mike Milstead, general sales manager, Ag Power Enterprises, Inc.
Medium business: Molly Jungbauer, CEO, Hollstadt & Associates, Inc.
Large business:Karen Park Gallivan, vice president, general counsel, Graco, Inc.
Moderator:
Cam Winton, director, labor management and energy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
CONNECT
Content Marketing thru a Storytelling Campaign (Part I)
Deluxe Corporationmarked its 100th anniversary in 2015 with a year-long celebration that shone a spotlight on the small businesses that are the backbone of our nation’s economy.Deluxe kicked off the “Small Business Revolution” content storytelling campaign to rally consumers and celebrate small businesses. The campaign sparked the interest of nationwide television and is supported by online media buy as well as the use of Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Learn how you can turn your business content to help drive your brand for free with take-away tips from the experts.
Cameron Potts, vice president, public relations and community management, Deluxe Corporation
GROW
Growth Strategies for the Finance Executives
Do you run a small to mid-sized company and are looking for new strategies to grow your business? Learn from a growth strategist on the top five ways to build this into your business plan. Plus, learn how you can continue these types of discussions throughout the year.
Katie Simpson, senior vice president, treasury sales manager GCB International GTS, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Peter Kellenberger, market executive global commercial banking, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Networking Break
Grab a snack and a few business cards before switching tracks.
10:30 -11:30 a.m. Educational Tracks
Choose the track that fits your business needs.
ADVOCATE
Making Minnesota’s economy ready
See how our state fares in key business climate benchmarks. Hear what Minnesota companies are forecasting for growth and what it all means for the Minnesota Chamber’s 2017 legislative agenda.
Panel:
Benchmarks: Beth Kadoun, director, tax and fiscal policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Twin Cities Business Quarterly Economic Indicator results: Dale Kurschner, editor and chief, Twin Cities Business
Grow Minnesota! findings: Bill Blazar, senior vice president of public affairs and business development, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Moderator:
Doug Loon, president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
CONNECT
Content Marketing thru a Storytelling Campaign (Part II)
Deluxe Corporation’s Small Business Revolution did more than revitalize one small town in Indiana. The business community surprisingly showed up and connected in a way not initially predicted. Learn what this small town has done to bring back a booming economy to their area and what is planned for future growth. Incorporate their ideas in your community and continue to learn more by watching weekly episodes on HULU (beginning Oct. 18).
Cameron Potts, vice president, public relations and community management, Deluxe Corporation
GROW
The Minnesota Match
One way to grow our Minnesota companies is to make sure their suppliers are home grown, too. Come and hear from three of Minnesota’s Fortune 500-scale companies as they share their desire to work with other Minnesota companies to supply their everyday business needs.
Panel:
Jim Garness, supplier diversity specialist, Xcel Energy
Chris Jones, director, Materials & Logistics, Marvin Windows and Doors
Moderator:
Randy Reinke, president and CEO, Custom Products of Litchfield
11:30 a.m. Business Conference Adjourns
ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA
11:30 a.m.Seating for lunch
11:50 a.m. Are you ready for Minnesota Ready? (5-7 Minutes)
Doug Loon, president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Be the first to learn about the initial roll-out of the Minnesota Chamber’s new benchmark campaign. Hear first-hand the Minnesota Chamber’s expertise on the state economy and how this data translates into the Minnesota Chamber’s legislative priorities and private sector initiatives. We are all about solutions…are you ready?
12:00 p.m. Annual Meeting Luncheon
12:25 p.m. Board Leadership
12:35 p.m. Luncheon Keynote:
Rick Klein, political director, ABC News
What bigger change can the country prepare for than the change of a new national leader? Are you ready? Rick Klein, leads the ABC network's political coverage and planning, and serves as an on-air political analyst across ABC News platforms. During this unprecedented presidential election year, you won’t want to miss Rick’s stories and analysis just three weeks before the November elections.
1:30 p.m. Adjourn