Wednesday, June 26
Opening Keynote Speaker: Amanda Brinkman

Common Traits of Thriving Communities

Amanda BrinkmanAmanda Brinkman is the creator, producer and host of the Emmy-nominated series “Small Business Revolution,” which was featured on HULU, Prime Video and was named among Inc. Magazine’s top shows for entrepreneurs. Her experience on and off the show has taken her to communities of all sizes who are looking to revitalize their economic development and help people and places transform, connect, and thrive.

Join Amanda as she shares stories of working with small businesses, governments, and people across the country. As a creator, she brings actionable advice on supporting communities of all sizes. As a Minnesotan, she brings great love and passion for our State and its economy. And as a storyteller, she brings vivid examples of the five common traits of thriving communities. 

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Friday, June 28
Closing Keynote Speaker: Richard Coffey

Richard CoffeyThe Seasons of Leadership: Change, Attitude and Perseverance

 In life, we inexplicably face adversity. The true measure of a leader lies not in our ability to avoid these challenges, but rather in our capacity to lead through them. In this keynote session, Richard Coffey shares stories from his time as a former Airborne Paratrooper of the U.S. Army, a professional athlete having played for the Gophers and MN Timberwolves, and a corporate sales leader – all unique roles tied together by having to weather many challenges. Richard will share tools for building resilience, adaptability, and a positive mindset in navigating difficult times to emerge stronger on the other side.

You will leave this keynote session:

  • Ready to lead through adversity
  • With tools for how to improve your personal and professional brand
  • Able to successfully apply the difference between Confidence vs Courage
  • Embracing failure not as your enemy, but something to learn from

Read Richard’s bio.