Minnesota Chamber Foundation: Future forward - Minnesota's economic imperative

  • Date5/15/2026
  • Time8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Address
    655 Lone Oak Dr
    Eagan, MN 55121
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  • Info

    Join the Minnesota Chamber Foundation for this year’s Future Forward event at Ecolab. Connect, collaborate and gain fresh perspective on the trends shaping our state’s economic future. Hear directly from Christophe Beck and other leaders on how innovation, productivity and bold action can strengthen Minnesota’s competitiveness. Come ready to engage, build relationships and leave inspired to move your business — and our economy — forward.

    AGENDA

    8:30 a.m. Registration, networking and light breakfast

    9:15 a.m. Welcome
    Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
    Traci Tapani, Co-President, Wyoming Machine, Inc. 
    Chair, Minnesota Chamber Foundation 

    9:30 a.m. Showcase of Minnesota's Economic Imperative: A blueprint for growth    
    Sean O'Neil, Senior Director of Economic Development and Research
    Minnesota Chamber Foundation                             

    10:15 a.m. Fireside chat 
    Christophe Beck, Chairman, President and CEO, Ecolab 
    Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

    11:00 a.m. Program adjourns / optional tour begins 

    11:45 a.m. Tour concludes 

    The Minnesota Chamber Foundation is a 501c3 organization. Proceeds from this event will be invested in economic research and workforce inclusion initiatives. 

    CANCELLATION POLICY
    All cancellations
     received by the office at least SEVEN BUSINESS DAYS prior to the event are eligible for a refund of the registration fee. No refunds will be provided for cancellations received fewer than seven business days prior to the event. No-shows will be billed for any unpaid registration fees. Substitutions are welcome and updates can be sent to Clare Tsang at ctsang@mnchamber.com.

    RECORDING POLICY
    This event is being photographed and/or video recorded for archival and promotional purposes. By attending or participating in this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and/or video recorded. Please note the recording may or may not be available to be shared at a later date depending on speaker preference. 

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