Better In Our Back Yard invites you to join us for a unique panel discussion on how the increased demand for the trades in responsible industry is an economic growth opportunity for our region. Our panel of experts from some of northern Minnesota’s leading industrial companies will share their knowledge and perspective with you and answer your questions. The panel will include:

Laura Kircher, Enbridge
Dan Olson, Laborers Local 1091
Arik Forsman, Minnesota Power
LaTisha Gietzen, PolyMet
Moderated by Brian Hanson of APEX

The panel discussion will be followed by a social hour – get together with fellow community members who share a passion for safe, smart industry in our area and learn how you can get involved in our organization. We hope you join us to learn how we can do it here – better – in our back yard.