A message from FEI Twin Cities Board President |
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Dear Member and Friends -
I hope all is well with you. This issue is packed with the many happenings at FEI - we hope you'll take a few minutes to sign up for some of the upcoming events and programs!
Also, please consider joining our Trusted Peer Group to expand your network and work harder, not smarter this year!
We also have a few openings on the board and for other volunteer opportunities. Please reach out if you’re interested in volunteering your talents and time.
I also wanted to share we will be sending a short survey regarding being on boards and governance. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to fill it out.
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FEI Twin Cities Board President
(651) 312-9260
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FEI Twin Cities Runs a Trusted Peer Group! |
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Advance Your Leadership Skills with our
Trusted Peer Group!
This is an opportunity for FEI members to meet in small groups for a facilitated discussion with finance professionals in similar roles.
Topics include challenges, successes, shared interest, career paths, benchmarking, insights for the group and more! Join today!
Here is what current participants have to say about the program:
"The networking and info sharing has saved countless hours and
real dollars for my firm by sharing reliable contacts in audit firms."
"I feel having a "safe" place to talk about our work challenges away
from work and the owners of our companies is important. It is a great
place to talk with like-minded finance professionals about issues, both
personal and professional, in a supportive environment.
I love our camaraderie part of the meetings."
"I really appreciate our group. I feel there is huge value in unplugging once
a month to meet with fellow CFO's and talk about business, personal, problems, issues, celebrations, new thoughts and techniques. I like having Prouty facilitate. I
feel they are on the cutting edge of business trends, planning and strategy."
"Love the program and my peers, really appreciate having this group.
They've helped me a ton with questions and ideas in my role and
I have built a much stronger network of CFO's as a result."
To provide maximum value, facilitation is provided by the Prouty Project, a boutique management firm that specializes in strategic planning and leadership development. Each peer group consists of professionals from various industries grouped together by roles – such as CFOs, controllers or other finance leaders. An annual fee of $1800 (plus FEI membership) covers leadership, meeting space and food. The groups meet on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Eden Prairie.
Recent Peer Group Member Survey Results:
100% of peer group members...
- Developed valuable new relationships
- Say they better perform their professional work
- Have increased their satisfaction with FEI
- Rated the independent facilitator at Very Satisfied or above
- Enjoy participating in their FEI Trusted Peer Group
- Recommend the FEI Trusted Peer Group program to their peers
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For more information view our
Expand your network and work
smarter, not harder, in 2022!
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Would you like more information on FEI's Trusted Peer Group? |
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If so, we will reach out to you!
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WHY FEI?
Brian Volkmann
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union
Member Since 2015
See why Brian Volkmann, Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union, is a member and volunteer. Brian serves as FEI Twin Cities Board President.
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Would you like to provide a testimonial? Let us know! |
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Now is time to benefit from your FEI membership by…
- Connecting with your peers and industry leaders
- Learning through cutting edge content and meetings to stay ahead of industry trends
- Developing leadership skills to advance your career through our professional development and career management sessions.
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Trial Membership - try us out for free!
We encourage you to engage with FEI and explore your member benefits during a trial membership so that you can understand the value the Association has to offer long–term, both at a National and Chapter level.
Previous members are not eligible for the free trial, but we’ve lowered our dues for existing members while expanding our programs, so our value proposition has never been better! And, if you’re in transition, we may be able to get your dues fully paid for by a third party.
If you have any questions about your trial membership or FEI’s benefits and services, please reach out to Rosanne at rbump@feitwincities.com or membership@financialexecutives.org or 877.359.1070.
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Give Back, Become a Mentor
We invite you to participate in FEI Engage by serving as a Mentor Match mentor to share your unique perspectives, wisdom, and experience with up-and-coming finance and accounting professionals. If you are interested, please log in (using your FEI credentials) and enroll as a Mentor. It only takes about 5 minutes to complete the process. Click here to enroll as a Mentor.
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Thank you for all you do to support FEI and the finance profession. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation of finance and accounting professionals or learning more about FEI Engage, please contact Olivia Berkman at feiengage@financialexecutives.org.
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Consider volunteering with us
Meet FEI Members and Strategic Partners and build lasting relationships.
Getting involved as a FEI Twin Cities Board member is a great way to build your leadership skills and gain experience on a board. PLUS all you'll get free registration to the Minneapolis Business Journal's CFO of the Year program AND free registration to the National Leadership Summit in May!
Current FEI Twin Cities volunteer openings include:
- Corporate Membership Chair
- Trusted Peer Group Chair
- Membership Retention Volunteer
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Thank You to Our New and Renewing Members!
Please take a moment to reach out to our members on LinkedIn.
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Medical Transport Company, LLC
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
DigiPli
The Mosaic Company
Rockler Companies, Inc.
International Dairy Queen
Image Sensing Systems, Inc.
Kipsu
Life Link III
Cherry Tree & Associates
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Talencio
CliftonLarsonAllen
Midwest Rubber & Supply Company
Dungarvin, Inc.
Robins Kaplan LLP
Twin City Group
Life Floor
Sandra Sponem
Ergodyne
Mathew Watson
BTM Global
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FEI Twin Cities Events
Driven Women: Working Hard, Working Together | Prouty Project
Tuesday, March 1 | To register (select March session only), Register
Tuesday, March 8 | 7:15 - 9 am | Register
Friday, March 11 | 8 - 8:45 am | Register
Thursday, March 24 | 5-6:60 pm | Register
Wednesday, March 30 | 7:30 am - 12 pm | Register
New Member Speed Networking Event | Virtual
Thursday, April 28 | 7:30 am - 12 pm | Registration will open soon
Tuesday, May 24 | 4 - 6:30 pm | Register
SAVE THE DATE - Annual Golf Outing at Royal Golf Club
Monday, June 27, 2022
More programs will be announced soon! Visit here to see the full lineup.
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ESG Ecosystem Conference: Micro Perspectives
Financial Executives International
March 22-24, 2022, Virtual
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2022 FEI Financial Leadership Summit
Financial Executives International
May 15-17 | Hilton Cleveland Downtown • Cleveland, OH
It's time to register and reserve your room in the hotel block!
Are you prepared for the trends of the future?
Geopolitical issues, demographic shifts, technological advancements, increased regulations, and consequences of the pandemic have reshaped the corporate landscape and are redefining the role of financial leaders.
Get your ticket and all-access pass to meet us at the Rock and Roll Capital of the World. Come together for learning, building connections and sharing best practices for conducting finance in a new worldwide orchestra
Obtain strategic guidance on how to leverage opportunities and manage the finance and accounting challenges that lie ahead. You’ll gain insights into
- The Future of Work
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Environmental, Social, and Governance Issues
- Creating New Business Models
- Transforming the Finance Function
- Trends in Finance and Accounting
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Prouty Project Jammin' Session #269
Tuesday, April 5 | The Power of Consilience in Leadership
Tom Schreier, Founding Director – Inspired Leadership Initiative, Notre Dame
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Center and FEI On-Demand Webinar |
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CPE Replay Sessions available in January and February |
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As the global economic landscape changes and becomes more interconnected, corporations are taking the opportunity to reimagine and adapt their business models to
align with societal priorities. With responsibilities to employees, customers, shareholders,
communities, and others, corporations are reframing their role in society, and finance
professionals are poised to help lead these efforts.
Stay ahead of a rapidly changing environment by engaging on topics such as ESG, DE&I,
technology, the shifting workforce, and corporate responsibility that will shape the finance
function for years to come.
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Other FEI Chapter Meetings
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The Ultimate Guide to Managing Employee Spend
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5 Ways to Set Up Your Accounting for Success in 2022
On the heels of closing the books for year-end, it is natural to want to coast through January and February before we buckle down again to close Q1. However, taking the next few months to deep clean your books and set yourself up for success in...
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www.financialexecutives.org
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Follow us on Social Media! |
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YouTube contains recordings of our most recent programming! Click images below.
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Jan 26 | 9th Annual Capital Markets and M&A Update | M&A and Capital Markets
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Jan 26 | 9th Annual Capital Markets and M&A Update | Tonka Bay Investment in Orange Tree
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Jan 26 | 9th Annual Capital Markets and M&A Update | Tonka Bay Investment in Orange Tree
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Featured Gold Level Strategic Partners |
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Atomic Data is an on-demand, always-on, pay-as-you-go expert extension of the enterprise’s IT team and infrastructure, always acting in the client’s and the community’s best interest.
Atomic Data – SAFE. SIMPLE. SMART
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Steven Douglas Associates, one of the nation’s leading boutique search and project-based firms, has been a recognized leader in identifying and providing access to top talent for corporate clients since 1984. Our client base is industry agnostic and ranges from start-ups and emerging middle-market to Fortune 500 companies and private equity firms. Our firm has offices in South Florida (HQ), New York, Minneapolis, Tampa, Orlando, Omaha, Baltimore and Seattle.
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Learn more about all of our Strategic Partners here.
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Thank You FEI Twin Cities Strategic Partners! |
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