Business Development Exchange (BDX) - Media Training and Best Practices

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Name: Business Development Exchange (BDX) - Media Training and Best Practices
Date: August 26, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:
Join the Chamber on Tuesday afternoon, August 26, for an engaging and interactive event bringing journalists from multiple news stations, communications professionals, and individuals who have been featured in the media. The event is tailored to build stronger relationships between media outlets and their sources, learn best practices for communications, and best represent yourself and company in a positive light. 

Agenda:
12:45pm | Registration 
1:00pm | Welcome 
  • 1:05 pm-1:25pm ​| Communications: Press Releases 
  • Geno Palazzari, Communications Manager, Destination Medical Center 
 
  • 1:25 – 1:45 pm | News: Interview/ Media Training 
 
  • Sheriff Kevin Torgerson, Olmsted County Sheriffs Office 
  • KIMT News 3 
 
  • 1:45-2:05 pm | News: Best Practices to get Media Attention  
  • KAAL
  • Post Bulletin 
  • Caitlin Alexander, KTTC 
2:05pm | Mock Interview: Audience engagement (what to do and not do during interviews) 
*participation is optional

2:20pm | Door Prizes & Networking

*speakers are subject to change*

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

Series Sponsor

  • Mayo Clinic

Host Sponsor

Location:
Benedictine Living Community of Rochester - Madonna Towers 
4001 19 th Ave NW
Rochester, MN 55901
Fees/Admission:
Free for members
$10 for general admission
Registration is required.
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