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Event Recording: Midwest Economic Outlook Summit
Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025

Keynote Speaker
Matthew W. Finn, Chief Economist, 1834, a Division of Old National Bank
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Midwest Economic Outlook Summit Agenda

Introduction

Shannon Full
President and CEO, FMWF Chamber

State Economies Insights

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

Midwest Economic Outlook Summit Sponsors

Premier Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Media Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Minnesota State University Moorhead MSUM

Corporate Sponsors

Alerus | American Federal Bank

Bell Bank | Bethany Retirement Living | Border Bank

Concordia College | Cornerstone Bank | Eide Bailly LLP

Enclave | First Western Bank | Flint Group | Great States Construction

Kilbourne Group | Marsh McLennan Agency | Midco

Moore Engineering, Inc. | North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University College of Business

Starion Bank

Event Production Sponsor

Photography Sponsor

Five Foot Twenty Design Lounge, 5foot 20, Dennis

Venue Sponsor

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Premier

$10,000 per Summit

Two reserved tables of 10 with prime seating
One reserved seat at the president’s table
Podium opportunity to welcome attendees and viewers
10 invitations to VIP reception with speakers
“Presented by” acknowledgment at event and on livestream
30-second video to be played at event and on livestream
Logo displayed at venue throughout event
Recognition in press release
Logo in The Bridge and on all marketing materials
Logo on email event invite and registration page
One half-page ad in The Bridge (upon request)
Recognition on Chamber social media profiles

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Livestreamed and broadcast across the Upper Midwest

average livestream viewers per Summit

Media Sponsors

Forum Communications: As a dedicated Media Sponsor, The Forum streams each summit on their news sites in over 20 markets across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

MWC Advertising: As dedicated Media Sponsors, MWC Advertising promotes each Summit across its many stations and hosts on-air conversations with our expert speakers, panelists and major sponsors.

Co-hosting chambers: Spanning five states, these chambers of commerce share the summit livestreams to their communities and membership bases, all at no cost to the viewers.

Additional Media Partners