2026 Legislative Update

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Name: 2026 Legislative Update
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM CDT
Event Description:
The annual Legislative Update highlights the current Minnesota legislative session and the issues that are impacting area businesses and organizations. This event connects Chamber members directly with the decision makers in St. Paul for information and discussion on the legislative session.

We are excited to bring back our “Covering the Capitol” segment, which brings together journalists who cover the legislative session. This discussion will offer an inside look at the dynamics shaping policy decisions, the challenges of covering state government, and perspectives on bipartisan collaboration at the Capitol.
 
Agenda (subject to change, additional contributors to be announced)

7:30am: Registration
8:00am: Welcome/Breakfast Served
8:05am: Legislative Panel Discussion
Moderator: Jon Olson, Vice President of University Advancement, Winona State University
  • Senator Carla Nelson, District 24, Minnesota State Senate
  • Representative Kim Hicks, District 25A, Minnesota House of Representatives 
  • Representative Duane Quam, District 24A, Minnesota House of Representatives
  • Representative Andy Smith, District 25B, Minnesota House of Representatives
8:50am: Covering the Capitol Panel
Moderator: Ryan Parsons, President, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
 
9:30am: Closing Remarks

Registration closes at end of day on Thursday, March 26!

By attending a Chamber event, you consent to the Chamber Event Policy.
Event Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Production Sponsor

Table Sponsor

Location:
The Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic Area
10 E Center St.
Rochester, MN 55904
 
Contact Information:
Jonathon Krull
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Fees/Admission:
$50 for members,
$65 for general admission,
$400 for a table of 8

Registration is required and closes at end of day on Thursday, March 26

Breakfast is included
 
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