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AI at Work: Voices from the St. Croix Region

September 23, 2026 7:45 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

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AI is changing how we work and the St. Croix Valley is no exception. Join local leaders from healthcare, education, and business as they share what’s happening in their worlds: what they’ve implemented, what’s working, and what’s next. This offering is open to anyone and there is no fee to attend. Come ready to listen and ask questions!

7:45 – 8:00 | Check-In & Networking Arrive, grab a coffee, and connect with fellow attendees before the program begins.

8:00 – 8:20 | Welcome & Framing Holly Bloom of Bloom Insurance opens the morning and sets the stage for the conversation ahead, including a live audience poll to capture where our region stands on AI adoption today.

8:20 – 9:20 | Sector Spotlights Hear directly from regional leaders on how AI is showing up in their industries right now.

  • Scott Hodek — Economic & Labor Market Shifts What do the numbers say? Scott breaks down how AI is influencing employment trends, workforce demand, and the regional economy.
  • HealthPartners — AI in Clinical & Operational Settings From patient care to back-office efficiency, hear how one of the region's leading health systems is putting AI to work in meaningful ways.
  • UWRF / Northwood Tech — The Education Perspective How are our local colleges preparing the next generation — and the current workforce — for an AI-driven world?

9:20 – 9:40 | Local Businesses on the Ground A candid fireside conversation with local business owners who are actively deploying AI and automation. Real tools, real results, real talk.

9:40 – 9:55 | Break & Networking Stretch, refill your coffee, and jot down your questions for the panel.

9:55 – 10:45 | Open Discussion Panel All speakers join Holly on stage for a lively cross-sector conversation — and your chance to ask the questions that matter most to your business.

10:45 – 11:00 | Wrap-Up Key takeaways from the morning, a look at next steps for the region, and one actionable idea from each panelist to take back to your workplace.

Time

7:45-8 : Check in and networking 

8-8:20 : Welcoming and framing 

8:20-9:20 : Sector spotlights
-Scott Hodek, Economic and labor market shifts
-Health Partners, AI in clinical and operational settings
-UWRF/Northwood Tech, Education perspective 

9:20-9:40 : Local Businesses on the ground -TBD 

9:40-9:55 : Break 

9:55-10:45 : Open discussion panel 

10:45-11: Wrap up

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Name: Amanda Connelly
Email: amanda@stcroixedc.com
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