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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - August 2026 - A Conversation with Senator Tina Smith
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nSenator Tina Smith believes politics should be about improving peoples’ lives. First elected as Minnesota’s 48th Lieutenant Governor in 2014\, she was then appointed to the Senate in 2017\, and won back-to-back elections. She is a champion for working class families\, diverse communities and reproductive freedom. Now\, in her last year in the Senate\, Senator Smith continues to be a fierce advocate for Minnesotans and is focused on continuing the progressive legacy of the seat she holds. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nSenator Tina Smith and her husband Archie have lived in Minnesota for more than 40 years and have two sons\, two daughters-in-law\, four grandchildren\, and a chocolate lab named Moose. \nNote: MWER is a nonpartisan organization. When elected officials are invited to speak\, we confirm this with them and their staff. Given the difficulties that Democratic leaders (and some Republicans) have faced in Washington D.C. this year\, expect our speaker to voice opinions that may run counter to some MWER members’ viewpoints as she shares her thinking about what’s ahead and the importance of encouraging more women to seek public office.  \nRECORDED SESSION\n\nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below. \nhttps://mwer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Tina-Smith.mp4
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - September 2026 - Founders of MWER: Unfinished Business
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nJoin our speakers Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Joan Growe\, founders of MWER\, as they discuss the history of the organization\, why they started it\, what they’ve learned\, and the work still left to do. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nMarilyn Carlson Nelson is former chair and chief executive officer of Carlson\, a global travel and hospitality company. \nMarilyn served as co-chair of the World Economic Forum\, chair of the National Women’s Business Council and chair of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. Forbes named her one of “The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.” U.S. News and World Report called her one of “America’s Best Leaders.” Under Marilyn’s leadership\, Carlson became the first global travel and hospitality company in North America to sign the international Code of Conduct to protect children from sexual exploitation in the travel industry. She and Carlson were honored by the White House for pioneering work to combat human trafficking. \nNelson recently retired as Chair of Inspire Medical Systems\, Inc.  Nelson is an emeritus board member of the Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy\, ExxonMobil\, the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, and the United Nations Global Compact.  She is former chair of the Mayo Clinic Board of Trustees\, former chair of the Minnesota Orchestra\, former co-chair of two Super Bowl Host Committees and former secretary of the National Endowment for Democracy. \nMarilyn presently serves on the boards of:  The Carlson Foundation\, The Minnesota Orchestra – Life Director\, Minnesota Public Radio/American Public Radoi\, McCain Advisory Board on Human Rights and Human Trafficking\, and The University of Minnesota Foundation – Life Director. \nNelson graduated from Smith College with a cum laude degree in international economics and studied at the Sorbonne in Paris as well as the Institut des Hautes Etudes Economiques et Politiques in Geneva. \nMarilyn has two daughters\, Diana Nelson\, and Wendy Nelson and six grandchildren\, and one great grandson. \nJoan Growe served as Secretary of State of Minnesota from 1975 to 1999. Known for her work to encourage voter participation\, Growe had the second-longest tenure of any secretary of state in Minnesota history\, at 24 years. In 1984\, she ran for the US Senate against the Republican incumbent\, Rudy Boschwitz\, losing the election with 41% of the vote. \nJoan was raised in Buffalo\, Minnesota and graduated from Buffalo High School and St. Cloud State University. From 1973 to 1974\, Joan was a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives\, representing the old District 40A\, which included parts of Hopkins\, Minnetonka\, and St. Louis Park in Hennepin County. In the House\, she served on the Crime Prevention and Corrections\, Education\, Judiciary\, and Metropolitan and Urban Affairs Committees. \nAs a state legislator\, Joan supported the Minnesota same-day voter registration law (the first in the country) and later\, as secretary of state\, she worked to implement it. Since then\, Minnesota has consistently had the highest voter turnout in the United States. \nJoan is widely recognized as an expert on voting and elections and has served as an official election observer in various foreign elections. She is also on the advisory committee for the University of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. \nRECORDED SESSION\n\nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below. \nhttps://mwer.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/87c10f3d-9a6b-4042-b805-4813d76fc54d-copy.mp4
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-september-2026/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - October 2026 - The 2026 Midterm Elections: A Discussion with Professor Kathryn Pearson
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nPolitical Science Professor Kathryn Pearson will share insights on the upcoming U.S. House and Senate elections and Minnesota elections\, with a focus on the issues that are most important to women\, women’s candidacies\, and the impact of the 2026 elections. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nKathryn Pearson is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota specializing in American politics; her research and teaching focuses on the United States Congress\, women & politics\, and congressional elections. She is also the director of the University Honors Program and an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education. Professor Pearson received her Ph.D. from the University of California\, Berkeley in 2005. Before receiving her doctorate\, Pearson was a Research Fellow at the Brookings Institution and she worked on Capitol Hill as a Legislative Assistant for two congresswomen. \n\n\n\nRECORDED SESSION\n\nIf you missed the in-person session\, we invite you to review the recorded session below. We’re also providing the PPT Presentation here! \nhttps://mwer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Presentation.mp4
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-october-2026/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Event - Intimate Piano Concert with Dan Graham
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a members only intimate piano salon concert by Dan Graham on October 13th\, 4:30-6:30 at the Eleven in Minneapolis.  The event will include networking\, concert\, wine and hors d’oeuvres\, and beautiful views overlooking the Mississippi and Stone Arch bridge. If you’d like to hear Dan’s story in advance\, visit https://www.danielgrahampiano.com/.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event is limited to 14 people. Please sign up early to secure your place. Details\, directions\, and parking information will be made available to registered attendees closer to the event.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/special-event-intimate-piano-concert-with-dan-graham/
LOCATION:Eleven\, 1111 W River Parkway\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - November 2026 - Female CEO Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \nFor nearly 25 years\, JJ Haywood has led Pizza Lucé\, helping grow it into one of Minnesota’s most beloved restaurant brands. Over that time\, she has had a front-row seat to enormous changes in the restaurant industry\, the workplace and the way people eat. \nAmanda Brinkman will sit down with JJ for a candid conversation about what she has learned through decades of leadership\, the challenges facing the restaurant industry today\, and what it takes to build a company and culture that can endure through constant change. \nThey’ll also explore what happens when the questions around you start to change: an adult child and an aging parent need you in new ways\, friends start talking about retirement\, and you find yourself thinking differently about what you want to do next. \nIt’s a conversation about the realities facing the restaurant industry\, leadership\, resilience and what we learn when we’ve been at something long enough to see just how much can change\, including ourselves. \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nJJ Haywood is the CEO and co-owner of Pizza Lucé\, a Minnesota-founded pizzeria established in 1993\, with 8 locations across the Twin Cities and one in Duluth. With over 30 years of leadership experience in the restaurant and university sectors\, JJ is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences and building a team culture rooted in heart\, hospitality\, and hustle. \nJJ is actively engaged in her local community and the broader hospitality industry through board service with local organizations and Minnesota’s hospitality and tourism associations\, where she contributes to initiatives that support community growth and industry resilience.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-november-2026/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000
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SUMMARY:2027 New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:EVENT INFORMATION \n\nMWER invites our 2027 new members to attend an orientation event with the board and committee members. \nWednesday\, November 18\n5:00pm to 7:00pm \nYou will meet our roster of new members as well as members of the board of directors and committee members. You will learn more about MWER and how to be engaged during your first year of membership. We are excited to get to know you!\n\nSPONSOR INFORMATON\nThank you to our New Member Orientation sponsor\, Evercore Wealth Management! Evercore Wealth Management provides customized investment management and wealth planning solutions for ultra high net worth individuals\, families\, and foundations. Its services are designed to align with each client’s unique objectives and long-term legacy goals. The firm is affiliated with Evercore Trust Company\, which is headquartered in Delaware and has national trust powers. Evercore Wealth Management was recognized in 2026 by Barron’s (09/11/26) and Financial Advisor (07/10/26)\, with offices in New York\, Minneapolis\, San Francisco\, Palm Beach\, and Tampa.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/2027-new-member-orientation/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting - December 2026 - Networking Luncheon (In Person Only)
DESCRIPTION: EVENT INFORMATION \n \nJoin MWER for a relaxing networking luncheon filled with holiday cheer. You’ll have a perfect opportunity to engage with fellow members and hear about upcoming events.
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/monthly-meeting-december-2026-networking-luncheon-in-person-only/
LOCATION:The Minneapolis Club\, 729 2nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting - January 2027 (in person only)
DESCRIPTION:The Mall of America welcomes the Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable \n\nJoin us Wednesday\, January 13 at The Mall of America’s Parkview Meeting & Event Center. We will enjoy dinner and networking and finish the evening celebrating our accomplishments from 2026\, looking forward to 2027. \nWednesday\, January 13\n4:30pm – Dinner and Networking\n6:00pm – Business Meeting \n\nLocation\nMall of America\nParkview Meeting & Event Center (1st Floor)\n5204 Center Court (Nickelodeon Universe)\n60 East Broadway\, Bloomington\, MN 55425\n \n\n\n\nParking & Directions\nThe best parking is the West Parking Ramp\, located between Nordstrom + Macy’s\, accessible from Killebrew Drive.\n\nPark on West Parking Ramp\, Level 1\, Texas\nEnter the main Mall entrance\nProceed straight ahead into Nickelodeon Universe and turn right past FlyOver America\nParkview Meeting + Event Center is located in the Southwest corner of Nickelodeon Universe\, next to FlyOver America
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/annual-meeting-january-2027-in-person-only/
LOCATION:Mall of America Parkview Meeting + Event Center\, 60 East Broadway\, Bloomington\, 55425\, United States
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SUMMARY:Special Event - Come Build with Habitat for Humanity!
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce our first ever Habitat Build Day\, and we’d love for you to join us! \nDate: Tuesday\, October 13\, 2026\nTime: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (lunch will be provided)\nLocation: The Heights\, St. Paul (Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity) \nSpots are limited to 15 volunteers\, so register early to secure your place! If we see enough interest\, we’ll work with Twin Cities Habitat to open up a second site — so don’t be shy about spreading the word. \nAfter a day of hands-on building and giving back to the community\, join us to unwind at a Happy Hour at Urban Growler Brewing Co.\, Minnesota’s first woman-owned microbrewery. \nRegister now to claim your spot. Once you’ve signed up here\, we’ll follow up with details on Twin Cities Habitat’s required volunteer waiver\, what to bring\, and more about the incredible work happening at The Heights. \nWe can’t wait to build something meaningful together!
URL:https://mwer.org/dashboard/events/special-event-come-build-with-habitat-for-humanity/
LOCATION:Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Build: The Heights\, 2200 Larpenteur Ave E\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55109\, United States
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