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We're also grateful to Minnesota entrepreneur Beth Benike for sharing her story with our audience. Conversations like this help us better understand the developing impacts of trade policies globally and here at home. #OnlyAtECOM #TradePolicy

Our 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 luncheon kicked off our event season with important insights on a complex economic landscape. Thank you to the Consuls General of Canada, Mexico and the U.K., along with our moderator Sri Zaheer, for an excellent panel discussion.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first event of the season! We're grateful to our panelists for a dynamic conversation on the developing impacts of shifting U.S. trade policies. 💬 What stood out most to you from this discussion? #OnlyAtECOM #TradePolicy

@federalreserve 🗓️ Register today to join the discussion: https://t.co/s6OOVvYAZv #OnlyAtECOM #EconomicPolicy

ECOM is turning to leading industry voices as the country works to navigate a changing economy. Michael S. Barr, member of the Board of Governors of the @federalreserve, will be sharing his insights on our current economic moment and what could be ahead.

Our first luncheon of the season will also feature a panel of Consuls General from Canada, Mexico and the U.K. on the topic of free trade. Register today to join the conversation: https://t.co/vhZgkpJDJX #TariffPolicy #OnlyAtECOM

Small business owners like Beth Benike have been facing new challenges amid shifting trade policies and higher tariffs in 2025. She'll be sharing her story as a special guest at our Trade and Tariff Tales Luncheon on Sept. 25.

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🗓️Mark your calendars! Our first event of our 2025-2026 season is confirmed: Trade and Tariff Tales. Registration details are coming soon. #OnlyAtECOM

Our ECOM team stays hard at work all summer long. Between event seasons, our staff is busy coordinating with speakers, engaging new sponsors and strengthening relationships with our valuable members. We're excited to welcome everyone back to our events this fall! #OnlyAtECOM

Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 We're reminded today of the values that unite us — freedom, opportunity and the power of ideas to shape a better future. At ECOM, we're committed to carrying those ideals forward through dynamic conversations and civic engagement.

Stay tuned for more inspiring speakers and can't-miss events this fall! #YoungProfessional #CareerAdvice

"It's not that our passion leads to more learning — it's that our learning drives our passion." At our recent Young Professional Club Happy Hour, Discover Strength CEO Luke Carlson shared this advice on how people at any stage in their careers can discover what drives them.

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Want to get more involved with ECOM? 🤝 Individual and corporate memberships offer access to fresh 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀, meaningful 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 and the opportunity to 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 our local community together. #OnlyAtECOM

Supporting our students means investing in Minnesota's future. Jeannine Rivet, Secretary of our Board of Directors, explains how our Student Scholarship Program empowers the next generation of leaders — and how students, schools and donors can get involved. #OnlyAtECOM

Our deepest condolences go out to the family of State Representative and Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, tragically lost in a horrific act of violence. We are also praying for the recovery of Senator John Hoffman and his wife.