EVENT INFORMATION Neel Kashkari, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, may be a familiar face to some, but the Federal Reserve is an unfamiliar institution to many. What does it do? How does it operate? And why Minneapolis? MWER member and former Minneapolis Fed board member Kate Kelly will host a […]
EVENT INFORMATION Shortages. Affordability. Rent caps, permitting problems, NIMBY issues. Not a week goes by without a story on housing in national and local news media. How is the Twin Cities region faring, and what’s ahead? Four experts — rarely seen together on the same stage — will help unpack this complex and critical subject. […]
EVENT INFORMATION Dr. Rebecca Cunningham joined the University of Minnesota as its 18th president last July. Suffice it to say, she has had a busy year steering the state’s economic engine through multiple issues and opportunities. Don’t miss the chance to hear her candid observations about the current state of the state’s fifth-largest employer and […]
EVENT INFORMATION We are honored to welcome Christopher Wong Michaelson, renowned business ethicist, thought leader, and author of Is Your Work Worth It?, as our featured guest at the Minnesota Women’s Economic Roundtable. In a time of rapid transformation and disruption—particularly for those in public service—Christopher brings profound insight into how organizations can foster meaningful […]
EVENT INFORMATION Join us for an engaging conversation with Chris Farrell, Senior Economics Contributor at MPR & Marketplace from American Public Media, as he unpacks the impact of current sweeping forces shaking Minnesota’s economy. How deep will the federal job losses go? What ripple effects will hit private and nonprofit sectors? With uncertainty looming, Farrell […]
EVENT RECAP The Rise of Women’s Sports: A Tipping Point 2024 is being heralded as the year for women’s sports—not just a peak, but a turning point. With women’s sports projected to surpass $1 billion in revenue, it’s clear that this movement is here to stay. Minnesota’s Role in Women’s Sports Growth Wendy Blackshaw highlighted […]
EVENT INFORMATION About a decade ago, a Twin Cities-based marriage therapist named Bill Dougherty began to wonder whether some of his therapeutic practices might help create a more civil society. In December 2016, he co-founded Braver Angels, which has grown into a nationwide, citizen-driven coalition that brings together red and blue Americans with a goal […]
EVENT INFORMATION Join 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.
EVENT INFORMATION MWER invites our 2025 new members to attend an orientation event with the board and committee members. Wednesday, November 20 5:00pm to 7:00pm You 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 […]
EVENT INFORMATION Seventy-eight years ago when Minnetonka sold its first moccasin, the term “cultural appropriation” was not part of the zeitgeist. In the past few years, Minnetonka has undergone a transformation of sorts, fueled by reconciliation work and reparative action. In 2021, Minnetonka issued a public apology meant to acknowledge the brand’s role in appropriating […]
EVENT INFORMATION The pandemic changed American downtowns for the foreseeable future and possibly forever. Downtown Minneapolis is no exception. On one hand, the streets are emptier, retail options are fewer, and skyway merchants are struggling. On the other, downtown hosted a near-record number of blockbuster events this year that had its streets and restaurants buzzing […]
EVENT INFORMATION Human Traffickers are in it for the money, with an estimated annual global profits of $150 billion. MWER Board Member, Tammy Lee, is the CEO of OUR Rescue – a global NGO dedicated to ending human trafficking and the exploitation of women and children worldwide. Tammy will talk about OUR Rescue’s support for […]
