Ales & Issues - The State of the Regional Communities

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Name: Ales & Issues - The State of the Regional Communities
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:

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

 

Event Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Location:
Somerby Golf Club
975 Somerby Pkwy NE
Byron, MN 55920
Contact Information:
Jonathon Krull
Fees/Admission:
$30 for Chamber members
Registration was available for Chamber members and closed on Wednesday, July 8th.
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