Our nation is currently facing supply and workforce shortages, accelerating inflation rates and extreme economic uncertainty. The Midwest Economic Outlook Summit on March 24 will bring together several chambers of commerce, industry leaders, policymakers and economic experts 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 our businesses 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. Developing and maintaining a vibrant economy is essential to the continued growth and health of the Midwest; we hope you join us for this new, major event series and important discussion.

Keynote Speakers

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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 Commerce	Steve Westra Commissioner South Dakota Governor's Office of Economic Development (invited)

Panel Discussion Topics/Sectors

Presentations and Panel #1 - Energy | Technology | Agriculture

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

Presentations and Panel #2 - Healthcare | Manufacturing | Retail

Tiffany Lawrence Vice President of Finance Sanford Fargo	Rachel Lolmasteymaugh Executive Director Midwest Manufacturers Association	Bruce Nustad President Minnesota Retailers Association