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 Community Panel Moderator:Ryan Parsons, President, Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce
BYRON
Daryl Glassmaker, Mayor of Byron
Al Roder, City Administrator of Byron
STEWARTVILLE
Jimmie-John King, Mayor of Stewartville
Bill Schimmel, City Administrator of Stewartville
Adam Gehling, Community Development Coordinator of Stewartville
PINE ISLAND
Elizabeth Howard, City Administrator of Pine Island
ORONOCO
Ryland Eichhorts, Mayor of Oronoco
Melissa Griggs, City Administrator of Oronoco
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.