2025 Annual Celebration

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Name: 2025 Annual Celebration
Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:45 PM CST
Registration: Sorry, public registration for this event has been closed.
Event Description:

You are cordially invited to join the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce for a night at the cinema on Thursday, February 27, 2025, as we roll out the red carpet for our Annual Celebration! 

Whether you are bringing a date for a red carpet night or reserving a table for your team, this is the perfect way to celebrate, connect, and have a blast together. 
                               

Agenda:
5:30pm-6:00pm: Networking and Introduction
6:15pm: Program, Dinner and Entertainment
8:00pm: Networking


Entertainment:
Enjoy a night packed with entertainment, including photo booths (featuring a 360° video experience), a popcorn bar with Carroll’s Corn & Popus Gourmet Popcorn, a signature cocktail & mocktail, prize drawings, and a delicious three course meal—all while networking with fellow business professionals.

Kick off the night with movie-themed trivia on the big screen! Using your smartphone as a buzzer, you will race against the clock to answer each question. By the end, the ultimate trivia champion will take home the prize!

We will end the night with The Feud, where pre-selected teams of Rochester area stars will face off to guess the most popular answers to survey-based questions. Which team will you cheer for—The Best LGR Class Ever, Blockbuster Board, Executive Producers, or the Reel Deal?

The Best LGR Class Ever team includes:

  • Mike Benike, President, Benike Construction
  • Nicole Engler, Marketing Manager, Mayo Clinic
  • Stephanie Hedrick, Vice President & General Manager, KTTC
  • Brian Morgan, Senior Engineer, Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.
Blockbuster Board team includes:
  • Dr. Jeffery Boyd, President, Rochester Community and Technical College
  • Steve Dunn, Owner, Taco JED
  • Jessica Eidem, Director, IBM Power Client Care & IBM Senior State Executive
  • Gwen Steven, Director of Cooperative Relations, People's Energy Cooperative
Executive Producers team includes:
  • Shawn Fagan, Executive Director, Rochester Downtown Alliance
  • Steve Lange, General Manager of Post Bulletin & Editor of Rochester Magazine
  • John Reed, Executive Director, Rochester International Airport
  • Joe Ward, President, Experience Rochester and Mayo Civic Center
The Reel Deal team includes:
  • Chad Campbell, CEO, Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
  • Monika Kopet, Director of Community Development, Experience Rochester and Mayo Civic Center
  • Jon Olson, VP for University Advancement, Winona State University 
  • Valmik Patel, Project Manager, Mayo Clinic
Our entertainers, Mic Drop Entertainment, brings the energy with interactive game shows that have entertained brands like TikTok, Nike, and Twitter.



So what are you waiting for...let's play at Annual Celebration!


Reserve Your Table Today & Make it a Team Outing
Treat your team to a star-studded night at the cinema, connect outside the office, and have a blast together! Plus, with your table reservation, your company name will be featured in event promotions and in the program, shining a spotlight on your business.

Contact Shannon Gowen at sgowen@rochestermnchamber.com today to reserve your spot and make it a night your team will remember!


Our members are the reason we exist! Thank you for joining us at this annual event to celebrate and prepare for the future of our region - together. 

                                                        

Event Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Table Sponsor

Location:
Mayo Civic Center
30 Civic Center Dr SE
Rochester, MN 55904

Parking: 
Civic Center Parking Ramp
Parking is free after 5pm
Date/Time Information:
The date, time, location, and agenda of this event noted is subject to change. All attendees will be made aware if anything changes.
Contact Information:
Shannon Gowen
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Fees/Admission:
Registration is required and has closed
$90 members,
$110 for general admission,
$850 for a table of 8 plus company name in promotion of the event, if interested contact Shannon Gowen


 
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