Video from Neela Mollgaard Director of the Office of Small Business Partnerships, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Rich Garman Director, Economic Development and Finance, North Dakota Department of Commerce
Conversation moderated by Shannon Full President and CEO, FMWF Chamber
Sponsor Message
Ray Grefsheim Fargo Market Leader, Bremer Bank
Keynote Speaker
Matthew W. Finn, CFA Chief Economist, 1834, a Division of Old National Bank
Matthew will deliver an in-depth economic forecast for the region, highlighting trends and providing strategic guidance for businesses and policymakers to navigate the future.
About Matthew Finn With over 30 years of experience in trust and investment management, Finn is the Chief Economist at 1834. He leads the company's economic outlook, asset allocation guidance and portfolio management.
Finn has volunteered with the CFA Institute for over 20 years, grading CFA exams and contributing to the profession. He regularly speaks at conferences on the U.S. economy and has mentored and led teams at Old National. Finn holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Missouri and is a graduate of the ABA National Trust School and Northwestern’s ABA National Graduate Trust School. He is also a CFA® charter holder and a member of the CFA Institute.
Sponsor Message
Paul Matthys President and CEO, Cass County Electric Cooperative
Panel: Strategies for Growth in Investments
Insights across banking, housing and private equity
Kodee Furst Director, 50 South Capital
Michael Neal Senior Fellow, Urban Institute
Julie Whitney Senior Vice President, Bremer Bank
Moderated by Kathryn Birkeland Ronald G. and Kaye S. Olson Dean, College of Business, North Dakota State University
Closing Remarks
Shannon Full President and CEO, FMWF Chamber
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