Preparing for 2026

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Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 8:30 to 11:00 AM
Location: Minnesota Vikings Museum in Eagan

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS

About the Event

Join us for a panel discussion on preparing for 2026—from the economy to human capital + benefits, and technology to talent—and everything in-between. 😉

Panelists from Tradition Capital Bank, Insperity, Versique, and Wipfli will help guide us into 2026.

A light breakfast will be provided.

This event is a C9 Member + 1 guest event and is also open to the public for general admission starting November 3, 2025. General Admission tickets are $15.

Get your tickets early—space is limited to 150 attendees.

Expert Panelists

Economy - Joe Bauer, Tradition Capital Bank

Human Capital/Benefits - Taylor Johnson, Insperity

Talent - Jenna Estlick, Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting

Technology - Matt Posey, Wipfli

Event Moderator

Mickayla Rosard, Groove Capital

Live Graphic Recording:

Heather Willems, TwoLine Studios

Event Schedule:

8:30-9:00 AM: Check-In + Relationship Building

9:00-10:30 AM: Breakfast + Panel + Small Group Discussions

10:30-11:00 AM: Relationship Building (optional)

Event Recording By

Jenson Studios

Please Note:

Watch your inbox for a Know Before You Go email prior to the event—we'll provide details on the location, how to get to our reserved space, and where to check in to pick up your name tag.

Registration + Cancellation Policy

Registration:

Preregistration is required and is open to C9 Members + 1 Guest, Community Supporters, and Event Partners + Supporters. Registration is also open to the public for general admission starting November 3, 2025. General admission tickets are $15. Refunds are available through November 12, 2025. Ticketing fees are nonrefundable.

Space is limited to 150 attendees.

Please provide names for each individual attending. We are making name tags in advance for the event.

We will be conducting a post-event survey via text message, so please include a mobile phone number.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5 PM

Cancellation Policy:

If your availability changes and you can't attend the event, please email C9 Experience Coordinator Emily Anderson no later than Wednesday, November 12, 2025 by noon so we can give your spot to another C9 Member and/or adjust our catering order.

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