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Destination Medical Center Webinar Series Will Feature Minnesota Industry leaders on Topics of Post-Pandemic Recovery

When Apr 27, 2020 12:00 PM to
May 01, 2020 01:00 PM
Where Webconference
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Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency (DMC EDA) is hosting a week-long webinar series titled “Road to Recovery – Navigating the Path to Economic Recovery,” April 27 – May 1 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.

Conversations hosted by Patrick Seeb, director of economic development and placemaking for DMC EDA, will be conducted with key industry leaders from retail, commercial, transportation and hospitality sectors covering topics of preparation and best practices for post-pandemic realities.

“As we turn the page toward reopening the economy, these conversations will be both inspiring and practical,” says Seeb. “Business owners and public service agencies alike are creatively exploring ways to safely provide services while recreating the customer experience.”

Webinars are free; Registrations are required.

Schedule and Featured Presenters:

Monday, April 27: Office Environment

Featured Presenters:

Jeremy Jacobs, managing director/market leader, Colliers International

Melany Bjorkman, project interior designer, RSP Architects

Jamie Sundsbak, director of operations, Collider co-working

Register for “Office Environment” here.

Tuesday, April 28: Public and Private Transportation

Featured Presenters:

Charlie Zelle, chair, Metropolitan Council

John Reed, executive director, Rochester International Airport

Ia Xiong, physical development manager, City of Rochester

Laura Elwood, Chamberlain Concierge, Rochester

Register for “Public and Private Transportation” here. 

Wednesday, April 29: Travel, Lodging and Conventions

Featured Presenters:

John Edman, director, Explore Minnesota Tourism

Joe Ward, president/CEO, Experience Rochester

Angie Richards, Area Director of Sales at Avra Hospitality

Debbie Van Ravenhorst, regional vice president, HelmsBriscoe

Register for “Travel, Lodging and Conventions” here.

Thursday, April 30: Retail and Restaurants

Featured Presenters:

Andrew Zimmern, TV personality, chef, writer, teacher and social justice advocate

Maureen Bausch, CEO, Bold North Associates

Svaar Vinji, owner and operator, Knight’s Chamber Clothiers, Rochester

Jennifer Becker and Erik Kleven, co-owners, Bleu Duck Kitchen & Oyster Bar

Register for “Retail and Restaurants” here. 

Friday, May 1: Outdoor Public and Event Spaces

Featured Presenters:

Tom Fisher, director of the University of Minnesota Design Center

Jerry Hammer, general manager, Minnesota State Fair

Karli McElroy, senior director of placemaking, Rochester Downtown Alliance

Register for “Outdoor and Public Event Spaces” here.

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1. A list of Beam aware upcoming community events of all types. 

2. A list of noteworthy past events that have one or more of the following contents: presentation slides, video recordings as well as takeaways. 

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RCTC 2025 Administrative Professionals Conference Apr 23, 2025 08:00 AM - 03:30 PM — RCTC Heinz Center
Rochester's Statue for Equality Apr 24, 2025 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
COMMUNITY CONNECTION CELBRATING FAMILY WELL-BEING DAY Apr 25, 2025 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM — OLD ROCHESTER FIRE DEPT-STATION #2 702 W SILVER LAKE DR. NE, ROCHESTER, MN 55906
Leave No One Behind Apr 27, 2025 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM — Christ United Methodist Church
11th Annual EarthFest Expo May 03, 2025 09:30 AM - 02:30 PM — Saint Mary's University - Rochester Campus
507 Experience Day May 07, 2025 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM — Anywhere in the 507 (Phone) Area Code
Rochester Pride 2025 May 17, 2025 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM — Soldiers Memorial Field Park
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