Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Edina Country Club
5100 Wooddale Ave, Edina

Advanced registration is now closed. Walk-ins will be welcome.


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.



Buy one, get one free offer for NAIOP members! Registered NAIOP members can register a guest for free to this program. Limit one free guest per member. Offer available through Jan. 20 when advanced registration closes.

Email NAIOP with your guest's name and company by Jan. 20 »

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

Email NAIOP staff »
No refunds for cancellations after Jan. 14.

Speakers

Adam Duininck

Adam Duininck

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

Rich Forschler

Rich Forschler

Board Member & Treasurer
All of Mpls

Darin Lynch

Darin Lynch

Founder & CEO
Irish Titan

Sean O'Neil

Sean O’Neil

Senior Director of Economic Development and Research
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Rick Kupchella

Rick Kupchella

CEO
Kupchella Public Affairs, LLC
MODERATOR

Gold Event Sponsors

Bridgewater Bank

Colliers Mortgage

The Opus Group

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