June 16, 2016, Thursday - East Town Business Partnership (formerly EDC) Business Forum

Time: 11:30am to 1:00pm

Location: North Central University (in the Trask Worship Center)

NOTE: East Downtown Council  is now East Town Business Partnership.

The topic for this Business Forum is “Growing the Minnesota Workforce Through New and Innovative Means.” The featured speakers for this event are Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin County Commissioner (District 4); Peter Frosch, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at GREATERMSP; and Steve Cramer, President and CEO, Minneapolis Downtown Council and Downtown Improvement District.

Registration, lunch and networking starts at 11:30 a.m., with the program starting at Noon. The cost to attend the forum is just $20. Attendees can purchase lunch tickets in advance, or pay by cash or check at the door. Please RSVP by sending an email to info@edcmpls.org by no later than Monday, June 13, at Noon.

FORUM DESCRIPTION

Local economic vibrancy, regional competitiveness, and the future of Minnesota’s growth overall depends upon the strength of the Minnesota workforce. This joint forum of the Minneapolis Downtown Council-DID and the East Downtown Council will bring together an outstanding panel of leaders discussing emerging trends and current programs that our region is engaging to advance our workforce development.

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FORUM AGENDA

11:30-Noon               Networking

12:00-12:10pm         Steve Cramer Welcome and Overview of Topic

12:10-12:20pm         Peter McLaughlin Presentation on Hennepin County Initiatives

12:20-12:30               Peter Frosch Presentation on “Make it. MSP”

12:30-12:55               Dan Collison moderate panel discussion

12:55-1:00pm            Closing Announcements (Dan Collison)