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In 2004 and 2005 community
leaders from government, education, and private business attended the
Central Minnesota Summit. |
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Summit
On November 18, 2005, the theme for the Summit was "Innovate Locally,
Grow Globally."
 Again, we welcomed Randall Kempner as keynote speaker.
A dynamic speaker, Kempner had both encouragement and good feedback on
initiatives in both 2004 and 2005.
See the
2005 presentation and handout
for details on the topics from the 2005 Summit.
The
Financial Event Sponsors for 2005
Sponsors from Strategic Industries are indicated with an (*):
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Bremer
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Central Minnesota Community Foundation
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Columbia Gear*
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DCI*
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DeZurik*
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East Central Energy
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Governor's Workforce Development Council
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Initiative Foundation
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Northern Wire*
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The Partnership
Quebecor World
ROI/St. Cloud Times
St. Cloud Hospital*
St. Cloud Technical
College
Stearns Electric
Tru-Stone*
Xcel Energy
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In
November, 2004, the Stearns-Benton Workforce Council initiated a Summit for
Central Minnesota, titled "Regional Innovation for Global Competitiveness."
The summit featured Randall Kempner as keynote speaker and
various reports from local initiatives underway within the 7 Forms of
Capital. See the
2004 presentation and handout
for details on the topics from the 2004 Summit.
Co-hosted by the Strategic Industry Forum Leaders
Les Engel, Engel Metallurgical
John Frobenius, St. Cloud Hospital / CentraCare Health System
Robert Schulzetenberg, Quebecor World
Scott Warzecha, Netgain Technology
Co-hosted by the
Partners for Strategic Growth
With representatives from the following organizations:
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Benton County Economic Development
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Bremer
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Catholic Charities
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Central Minnesota Community
Foundation
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Initiative Foundation
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The Partnership
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St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
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St. Cloud State University
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St. Cloud Technical College
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Stearns-Benton Employment & Training Council
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Stearns County Housing and
Redevelopment Authority
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Stearns Electric Association
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United Way of Central Minnesota
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