Like our popular Eggs & Issues event, but after hours! Join us at Ales and Issues for an engaging networking social and panel discussion on the state of the regional communities.
Hear valuable updates from community leaders across Byron, Oronoco, Pine Island, and Stewartville as they share community accomplishments, current priorities, and what's ahead for the region in 2026, all while connecting with fellow Chamber members over a beverage and networking social.
Agenda:
3:30pm
Registration
4:00pm
Welcome
4:10pm
State of the Regional Communities Panel Moderator:Ryan Parsons, President, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
BYRON
Daryl Glassmaker, Mayor
Al Roder, City Administrator
STEWARTVILLE
Jimmie-John King, Mayor
Bill Schimmel, City Administrator
Adam Gehling, Community Development Coordinator
PINE ISLAND
Brandi Veith Staloch, Council Member
Elizabeth Howard, City Administrator
ORONOCO
Ryland Eichhorst, Mayor
Melissa Griggs, Administrative Assistant
4:55pm
Closing Remarks
5:00pm
Networking Social
A cash bar & light snacks will be available. Every admission comes with one drink ticket & can be redeemed at any point throughout the event.
Registration was available for Chamber members and closed on Wednesday, July 8th.