NEON is going live!
Join us for a series of Community Conversations together with business executives and community leaders. NEON President Warren McLean leads these candid discussions on COVID-19, the economic downturn, and recent civil unrest fueled by longstanding racial inequity and injustice. All have had a disproportionate impact on small businesses in North Minneapolis.
Fox 9 News co-anchor Bisi Onile-Ere moderates this 3-part series of live, virtual conversations sparking strategic discussion, initiating collaboration, and sharing NEON's economic recovery efforts with the community. For more information on NEON's Community Conversations, contact Bev Ordahl.
Nov
18
Conversation 1
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
10:00 AM
Registration deadline November 17, 2020
You are invited to the inaugural Community Conversation! Grab a fresh cup of coffee and join in for 45 minutes of dynamic virtual conversation with Warren and Hamse Warfa, Deputy Commissioner at Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
Our first discussion will address the impact of COVID-19, DEED’s forecasts for economic recovery, small business trends, and DEED’s plan for loans and other financial assistance in 2021. Register now to tune in Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM.
Conversation 1 Guest: Hamse Warfa
Hamse Warfa is the Deputy Commissioner for Workforce Development at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. Appointed in April 2019, Deputy Commissioner Warfa oversees DEED's Employment and Training Programs, the Office of Economic Opportunity, CareerForce, and the Governor's Workforce Development Board.
Conversation 2
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
7:30 AM
Registration deadline December 7, 2020
Join Warren and a group of high-impact business and development leaders for NEON's second installment in the Community Conversations series. This discussion features community perspectives on the pandemic, civil unrest, recession, and recovery—and what it takes to keep small businesses operational.
Register now and join us bright and early Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:30 AM.
Dec
08
Conversation 2 Guests:
Sarah Clyne
Executive Director
Northside Funders Group
David Mortenson
Chairman
Mortenson Company
Tim Baylor
President
JADT Development Group
Conversation 3
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
7:30 AM
Registration deadline February 2, 2021
Warren and Neel Kashkari, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, invite you to the third discussion in NEON's Community Conversations series. Tune in for an in-depth dialogue on the economic forecast, business trends, and the election impact in 2021 with an exceptional guest speaker.
RSVP now and reserve your virtual spot for Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at 7:30 AM.
Feb
03
Conversation 3 Guest: Neel Kashkari
Neel Kashkari has been president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis since Jan. 1, 2016. He serves as a voting member on the Federal Open Market Committee, bringing the Ninth Federal Reserve District’s perspective to monetary policy discussions in Washington, D.C.
Community Conversations Sponsors
NEON's Community Conversations are brought to your by our sponsors—thank you! Their support is a commitment to building equity, business development, social justice, and collaboration in North Minneapolis.
Premier Sponsor
Support Sponsor
Cameo Sponsors
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Contact Bev Ordahl for information on sponsorship, registration, and NEON's Community Conversations series.