Eggs & Issues: Powering the Rochester Region, Energy and Utilities

Name: Eggs & Issues: Powering the Rochester Region, Energy and Utilities

Date: May 22, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Registration: Register Now

Event Description:

Join us at the next Eggs & Issues as we explore the power and energy providers fueling our region and gain insights into this rapidly evolving industry. We're pleased to welcome representatives from Minnesota Energy Resources, People's Energy Cooperative, Rochester Public Utilities, and Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency for this energizing discussion.

Panel discussion topics include:

Rochester's 2030 Plan and the Shift Toward Renewables
Rising Energy Demands
State Mandates
National and Global Dynamics
And More!

Eggs & Issues is a long-standing series presented by the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce that provides opportunities for member businesses to learn about and discuss the issues that impact their businesses and the community.

Join us on Thursday, May 22^nd, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM as we power up a conversation on utilities and energy in the Rochester region.

Registration is requested by May 15^th.

Agenda:

8:00am: Registration/Breakfast Served
8:30am: Welcome and Introduction

Ryan Parsons, President, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

8:35am: Powering Southern Minnesota, Energy and Utilities Provider Panel

Dave Geschwind, Executive Director and CEO, Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency
Mike Henke, President and CEO, People's Energy Cooperative
Nick Krzeminski, Vice President Operations, Minnesota Energy Resources
Tim McCollough, General Manager, Rochester Public Utilities

9:20am: Speaker TBA
10:00am: Closing Remarks

*Agenda subject to change, additional panelists to be announced.

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