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Midwest Summits
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Convening regional and national thought leaders and area chambers for conversations on four significant regional topics.
These events are also livestreamed to chambers, associations, schools, businesses and industry leaders across the Upper Midwest and beyond. -
Opportunities
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Co-hosts
Get your community and organization involved! Join the effort alongside dozens of other co-hosts as we unite our voice, expand our influence, and heighten our impact together. Scroll toward the bottom of this page to see the coalition of co-hosting organizations.
Do you want to become a co-host? Reach out to Cale Dunwoody at cdunwoody@fmwfchamber.com and we will get you included right away, in whatever capacity best suits your organization and goals.
Premier Sponsors
Presenting Sponsors $10,000
- Two reserved tables of 10 with prime seating plus unlimited livestream access within your company
- Premium placement, company double booth display at venue
- One reserved seat the the president's table
- Invitations to VIP reception with speakers on the evening prior to the event
- "Presented by" acknowledgment at event
- 30-second business promotion video to be played at the event and on the livestream
- Logo displayed at venue throughout event
- Recognition in press release
- Company logo in The Bridge and on all marketing materials
- Hyperlinked company logo on event email invitation, registration page and livestream page
- One half-page ad in The Bridge to be used within six months from the date of event (upon request)
- Recognition on Chamber social media profiles
Gold Sponsors
Gold Sponsors $5,000
- One reserved table of 10 with prime seating plus livestream access for 10
- Company booth display at venue
- Two invitations to VIP reception with speakers on the evening prior to the event
- Recognition as Gold Sponsor at event
- Company logo in The Bridge
- Hyperlinked company logo on registration page and livestream page
Silver Sponsors
Silver Sponsors $2,500
- One reserved table of 10 with prime seating or livestream access for 10
- Two invitations to VIP reception with speakers on the evening prior to the event
- Recognition as Silver Sponsor at event
- Company logo in The Bridge
- Hyperlinked company logo on registration page and livestream page
Corporate Sponsors $800
- One reserved table of 8 or livestream access for 8
- Recognition as Corporate Sponsor at event
- Company name in The Bridge
- Hyperlinked company name on registration page and livestream page
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Energy
Midwest Energy Summit
Q4, 2023The impact of the energy sector spans far beyond the light switch - it truly powers our entire world. With varying beliefs and many approaches to long-term energy production and sustainability, robust discussions are pivotal to reliability and accessibility. This event will be energized by dynamic speakers and panelists, including key lawmakers, economic experts and industry professionals, all with diverse perspectives on trending topics and the future of energy.
2023 information coming soon
'22 Recap
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Agriculture
Midwest Agriculture Summit
Tuesday, June 6, 2023Agriculture is a fundamental sector of the Midwestern economy. The Midwest Agriculture Summit will take an in-depth look at key industry facets across multiple states while exploring and discussing agriculture. Together, our communities are leading the industry by creating innovative solutions to address some of the world's largest problems. The Midwest Agriculture Summit will highlight local and national ag legislation, ag tech and innovation, and the ag economy including markets, trends and more.
2023 info and registration
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Economic Outlook
Midwest Economic Outlook Summit
Q1 2024Developing and maintaining a vibrant economy is essential to the continued growth of the Midwest. The Midwest Economic Outlook Summit will bring together industry leaders and economic experts from across the Midwest to take part in a holistic discussion. Our nation recently faced a global recession, record U.S. unemployment and extreme economic uncertainty. This is an opportunity to learn about regional and national economic trends, examine factors that keep our region competitive and hear from industry leaders from across various sectors including agriculture, energy, health care, and more.
2024 information coming soon'23 recap
Keynote Speakers
Douglas G. Duncan, Senior Vice President, Fannie Mae (view Doug's slideshow)
Ron J. Feldman, First Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisExpert Panel
Camille Grade, Chief Market Officer, Bushel
Randy Martinson, Founder, Martinson Ag Risk Management
Darrin Peterson, President, Marvin
Expert Panel
Stacey Ackerman, CFP, CTFA, CSRIC, Managing Director, Wells Fargo Private Bank
Geoff Bartsh, Senior VP of Market Growth and Retention, Medica
John Tuma, Commissioner, Minnesota Public Utilities Commission'22 recap
Keynote Speakers
Neel Kashkari, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Dr. Scott Beaulier, Dean, North Dakota State University College of Business
Steve Grove, Commissioner MN Department of Employment and Economic Development
James Leiman, Commissioner, North Dakota Department of CommerceExpert Panel
Kristie Fiegen, Public Utilities Commissioner, State of South Dakota
Shawn Riley, Chief Information Officer, State of North Dakota
Robert Sinner, Partner, President, SB&B Foods, LLC
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Tiffany Lawrence, President & CEO, Sanford Health Fargo
Rachel Lolmasteymaugh, Executive Director, Midwest Manufacturers Association
Bruce Nustad, President, Minnesota Retailers Association -
Cybersecurity & Technology
Midwest Cybersecurity & Tech Summit
Thursday, August 17, 2023The intersection of technology across Midwestern industries is crucial to sustaining the region's competitive advantage. Communities must continue to prioritize technology and innovation to remain stable and secure. Whether it be on the farm, in the warehouse or in the storefront, industry leaders are taking the next step forward. The Midwest Cybersecurity & Technology Summit will bring together key lawmakers, industry leaders, and economic experts to take part in a cutting-edge discussion.
2023 information coming soon
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Promoting a vibrant and prosperous business community