Government Affairs Special Session - 8/20/25

Collaborating For Regional Success in Greater St. Cloud
How GSDC, the Chamber, EDA, and Downtown Alliance Align for Growth

Have you ever wondered how economic development really happens in Greater St. Cloud? Who the key players are, how they work together, and what it means for your business or organization?

Join us for an engaging session designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the teams driving regional growth. Through this informative presentation, you’ll learn how the Greater St. Cloud Development Corporation, the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce, the City of St. Cloud Economic Development Authority, and the St. Cloud Downtown Alliance collaborate to build a stronger, more vibrant region.

This briefing will highlight each organization’s unique role, showcase current initiatives, and explore how strategic alignment leads to real impact. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how these partnerships work and why they matter to our collective success.

Whether you’re a business leader, community partner, elected official, or simply someone invested in the future of Central Minnesota, this is your opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the powerful partnerships shaping our region’s future.  
 
Speakers:
NeTia Bauman, CEO & President, St. Cloud Development Corporation
Julie Lunning, President, St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce
Cathy Mehelich, Economic Development Director, City of St. Cloud
John Torgerson, Board Chair, St. Cloud Downtown Alliance