Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Ave, Edina


Turning the Tide: Strategies for Minnesota’s Economic Development

Join us for a powerful panel discussion tackling the critical trends impacting our region’s competitiveness. We’ll dive into the hard facts behind outmigration, rising business costs, declining investment, and we'll explore bold strategies to reverse these challenges. Hear from leading experts, gain actionable insights, and be part of the conversation that drives Minnesota forward.

Times

2:30 pm | Registration & Networking
3:00 pm | Program
4:00 pm | Light appetizers & cash bar

Pricing

$55* | NAIOP members & all company personnel from chapter sponsors
$80 | Non-members
Register early! An additional $25 will be charged for walk-ins.

*NAIOP members from annual chapter sponsors receive a 10% discount on program registrations. Discounts don't apply to walk-ins the day of the event.

License Credit

Continuing real estate education credit has been applied for and 1.0 hour is pending approval from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. 

Questions

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No refunds for cancellations after Jan. 14.

Speakers

Adam Duininck

President & CEO
mpls downtown council/Downtown Improvement District (DID)

Rich Forschler

Board Member & Treasurer
All of Mpls

Doug Loon

President & CEO
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Kyle Rolfing

Partner
Lemhi Ventures

Rick Kupchella

CEO
Kupchella Public Affairs, LLC
MODERATOR

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