The Chamber to host Midwest Economic Outlook Summit
Featuring regional leaders in agriculture, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and technology.
Thursday, March 24 | 7:30 to 11 a.m. | Delta by Marriott Fargo and livestream
 
Moorhead, Minn. (March 2, 2022) – The Chamber is proud to bring its first Midwest Economic Outlook Summit to the FMWF region to address supply and workforce shortages, an accelerating inflation rate, interest rate uncertainty and the extremely unpredictable economy that our nation is facing. This summit brings together industry leaders, decision-makers, economic experts and 20 chambers of commerce from across the Upper Midwest to take part in a holistic, timely and critical discussion.
 
This is an opportunity to learn more about where our regional and national economies are headed, examine factors that keep our area competitive, discuss the major challenges that might lay ahead, understand how businesses and individuals can stay agile and respond to this evolving environment, and hear from keynote speakers and panels of leaders across various sectors including: agriculture, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and technology.
 
Keynote speakers
Neel Kashkari, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Dr. Scott Beaulier, Dean of Business, North Dakota State University College of Business
Steve Grove, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
James Leiman, Commissioner, North Dakota Department of Commerce
Steve Westra, Commissioner, South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (invited)
 
Industry expert presenters and panelists 
Kristie Fiegen, Public Utilities Commissioner, State of South Dakota
Tiffany Lawrence, Vice President of Finance, Sanford Fargo
Rachel Lolmasteymaugh, Executive Director, Midwest Manufacturers Association
Bruce Nustad, President, Minnesota Retailers Association
Shawn Riley, Chief Information Officer, State of North Dakota
Robert Sinner, Partner, President, SB&B Foods, LLC
 
“The health and state of our economy affect every, single, one of us. You might be a small business struggling to find employees and keep up with rising wages, a large business handcuffed by supply shortages, a consumer that is facing the reality of inflating costs for necessities, or a hard-working person wondering what your retirement account is going to look like tomorrow,” said Chamber President and CEO Shannon Full. “We are thrilled to be joined by 20 co-hosting chambers as we broadcast this event across the Upper Midwest. This summit is the first part in a four-part series, and we are looking forward to continuing the growth and momentum of this major series as we continue to address our region and nation’s most pressing challenges.”
 
Midwest Economic Outlook Summit
Thursday, March 24 | 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Delta by Marriott Fargo and livestream

Presenting Sponsors
Bremer Bank and Cass County Electric Cooperative
 
Event information, livestream and in-person registration
$45 – In person at the Delta by Marriott Fargo or livestream access
Sponsorship opportunities are still available