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It's time to get a jump on 2026 and put the Leadership Luncheon Series on your calendar! The Chamber is excited to bring back this popular program to our members. Here's the deal. Buy a Leadership Luncheon Series Pass for $160 - get FIVE luncheons for the price of FOUR and SAVE $40! On sale now through January 21st for members only! 

Series Passes MUST be purchased and paid for by January 21st, so don't miss out. 2026 dates include: Thursdays - January 22, February 12, March 19, April 16, and May 14 OR 28.

Here is what we have in store, so far, for the 2026 series (speakers will be updated regularly):

January 22 - "Legislative Session Preview: How Will Business Fare?"
Confirmed Speakers Senator Ann Johnson Steward & Representative Andrew Myers

February 12 - "The State of Our Economy: Minnesota's Future in Focus"
Confirmed Speakers: Kurt Zellers - CEO of the Minnesota Business Partnership
Invited: Doug Loon - President & CSO of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; Peter Frosch - GREATER MSP CEO Regional Economic Development Partnership; Commissioner Matt Varilek - MN Department of Employment & Economic Development

March 19 - "Meet the Mayors: Local Leaders Shaping our West Metro Cities"
Confirmed: Mayor Jeff Wojse - Plymouth; Mayor Rebecca Schack - Minnetonka; Mayor Andrew Mullin - Wayzata; Mayor Charlie Miner - Long Lake

April 16 - "Game Chambers: Women Shaping Minnesota Sports"
Confirmed: Wendy Williams Blackshaw - CEO & President Minnesota Sports and Events
Invited: Craig Leipold - Majority Owner Minnesota Sports and Entertainment, Minnesota Wild, and acquired a Major League Volleyball expansion team coming to MN in 2027 (MLV)

May 14 (May 28 option if needed) - "Voices of Education: A Leadership Dialogue for a New Era"
Confirmed: David Law - Minnetonka Public Schools Superintendent
Invited: Chace Anderson - Wayzata Public Schools Superintendent

These are must-attend events featuring influential leaders throughout our region and state. We are inviting CEOs, industry leaders, state officials, subject matter experts, and newsmakers. This series is designed to take up timely topics and impart insights into what makes Minnesota tick, along with discovering something new that impacts your business and community. You will gain connections, discover insights about key sectors, be inspired, and be better positioned to advance in your professional and personal goals.

Can't make a date(s) work on your calendar or something comes up and you aren't able to attend? No worries! Each event pass is transferable to anyone you designate to take your place. Share with a colleague, client, or friend. 

All luncheons will take place at the Wayzata Country Club from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. Speakers and panelists will be updated regularly, once confirmed. The Series Pass is nonrefundable. Stay tuned and get your Leadership Luncheon Series Pass today!