Business Resource Roundtable 8/26/2026

Business Resource Roundtable: Connect with State Economic Development Leaders

Join us for the Chamber’s August Business Resource Roundtable featuring Resource Experts Matt Varilek, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), and David Heyer, West Central Business Development Manager.

This interactive session gives you the opportunity to connect directly with state economic development leaders, discover resources available to your business, and get answers to questions that matter to you.
What can you expect?

Connect you with resources: Learn what state programs, funding, training, and business support are available to you.
Help you solve challenges: Bring a business issue or question and get connected to the right resources.
Give you a direct connection to DEED: Ask questions and hear directly from the leaders working to support Minnesota businesses.
Help you identify opportunities: Discover programs and resources you may not know are available to your business.
Keep you informed: Gain insight into current economic and business development priorities that could impact your business.

This is a conversation built around YOU. Come with questions, challenges, or simply a desire to learn what resources are available to you.

Space is limited to 25 participants.
Free for Chamber members

What are Business Resource Roundtables?
Today's business environment is constantly changing. Workforce issues, state mandates, rising costs, economic uncertainty, regulations, technology, and other challenges continue to impact organizations of every size.

Inspired by the Chamber's May 2026 Small Business Forum, the Chamber's Business Resource Roundtable brings business leaders together on the last Wednesday of each month to discuss timely issues affecting our business community. Each session features a local expert who provides practical information, resources, and strategies, followed by an interactive discussion where participants can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from one another.

Whether you're a business owner, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or manager, you'll gain valuable insights and practical solutions you can apply in your organization.

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Date and Time

Wednesday Aug 26, 2026
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM CDT

Location

St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
1411 West Saint Germain St. Suite #101
St. Cloud, MN

Fees/Admission

Registration required as attendance is limited.
No cost to attend

Your seat matters. While registration is free, each registration reserves a seat that could otherwise be offered to another business. If you need to cancel, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. A $25 no-show fee will be charged to the attendee’s business or organization for no-shows or cancellations made less than 24 hours before the event. Exceptions may be made for emergencies or extenuating circumstances.

Contact Information

Julie Lunning
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