Description

Who Should Attend:
Business owners, community leaders, elected officials, nonprofit leaders, and engaged residents.
Guests are welcome.

Event Overview

Join us for our second Forest Lake Area Local Leaders gathering—an energizing morning designed to inform, inspire, and connect business and community leaders across the Forest Lake Area.

You’ll hear timely updates from our schools and local government, engage around the theme of civility in our communities, and gain real-world insight from a diverse business panel.

Program Highlights

Updates From Our Schools
Hear important news and outlooks from:

• Shannon Peterson, Lakes International Language Academy
• Steve Massey, Forest Lake Area Schools

Insights From Local Government
Get timely regional updates from:

• Lisa Iverson, Mayor of Wyoming
• Blake Roberts, City of Forest Lake
• Ron Hanegraaf, City of Coumbus
• Fran Miron, Washington County Commissioner

Featured Topic: Civility in Our Communities
Forest Lake Area Chamber President & CEO Nannette LaNasa will introduce a relevant and timely conversation on civility—why it matters, how it strengthens communities, and how each of us can contribute.
Attendees are encouraged to explore the book Choosing Civility.

Business Panel: Real Leaders. Real Perspectives.

Hear candid insights from professionals representing a range of organization sizes and industries as they discuss:

• Local economic indicators
• Workforce and talent trends
• Housing and development considerations
• What they’re experiencing in today’s business climate

Confirmed Business Panelists:

• Kyle Odegaard – M Health Fairview (Large Employer)
• Luke Sodergren – Express Employment (Mid-Sized Employer)
• Blake Roberts – Lakes Floral, Gift & Garden (20 Employees)
• Jennifer Lorge – Forest Lake Lions (Nonprofit)
• Marc Sieber – WOW 1 Day Painting (Under 10 Employees)
• Chelsea Erickson – Real Estate Professional (Solopreneur)

Breakfast Sponsor

A special thank-you to Olson’s Excavating & Sewer Services for generously sponsoring a lite breakfast for all attendees.

Registration

We hope you will join us—connect with leaders, gain fresh insights, and help strengthen our community.