HYPE Professional Development

Name: HYPE Professional Development
Start: 2025-10-23T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-23T13:30:00-05:00
Location: 102 S State St, New Ulm, MN 56073-3156, United States

Schedule

Thu Oct 23 2025 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

102 S State St, New Ulm, MN 56073-3156, United States | New Ulm, MN

Join HYPE (Helping Young Professionals Evolve) for a unique professional development seminar designed to connect you with local leaders and experts. Over lunch, you’ll have the opportunity to rotate between topic tables and take part in interactive discussions on key areas of professional growth.
Event Format
12:00–12:30 PM – Lunch & Networking
12:30–12:45 PM – Speaker Introductions
12:45–1:30 PM – Rotating Table Discussions (switch tables every 15 minutes, if you choose)
Featured Topics & Speakers
Building Engagement
Speaker: Lori Pickell-Stangel, Associate Vice President of Advancement, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Learn strategies for increasing team engagement, managing groups with varying levels of participation, and fostering better communication in both small and large settings.
Economic Impact & Development in New Ulm
Speakers: Danielle Fischer Marti & Jessica Fisher Hoffmann, Co-Owners of 512 Gallery; Heather Bregel, Director of Economic Impact
Explore small business opportunities, economic growth in New Ulm, resources for startups, grants/loans, and partnership opportunities.
Leadership
Speaker: Korey Woodley, Regional Manager – Ecological & Water Resources, MN Department of Natural Resources
Gain insights on advancing your career into leadership, women in leadership, and hiring perspectives for emerging and current leaders.
Human Resources
Speaker: Kris Wuller, Senior HR Director, Shiloh’s Hope (St. Peter, MN)
Discuss resume and interview tips, navigating employee challenges, retention strategies, workplace laws, and the role of AI in HR.
👉 Open to people of all ages! Come with your questions and be ready for engaging conversation.
Registration is $20 for Chamber Members, $30 for non-members. You register online or avoid the fees and stop by the Chamber. Members can also be invoiced for this event. If you have dietary restrictions, please contact us at the Chamber to let us know!
If you are interested in joining HYPE, come to this event or contact Crystal at [email protected]. We have an exclusive directory to help you connect with local professionals in the area - let Crystal know if you would like to be included!