2026 MNRSA Symposium

MNRSA's annual symposium provides an inspirational, motivational, and educational event for staffing professionals, including owners and senior executives, recruiters, sales, and customer service associates.  It's the go-to event for industry news, resources, and networking for Minnesota's staffing companies.

With industry thought leaders and something for every member of your staff, be sure to register today!
 

Agenda:

8:30 AM               Registration/Networking/Vendor Expo Open
8:55 AM               Welcome
9:00 AM               Mapping the Buyer’s Journey
Mark Winter, WinSource
In this strategic workshop, Mark Winter breaks down the real buyer journey your prospects are following and reveals the shifts you must make to stay relevant, get in earlier, and guide the decision instead of reacting to it.
 
9:45 AM               Leadership that Moves Teams to Action
Mauricio Montes De Oca, Montes de Oca Solutions Group,
This presentation delivers an inspiring, thought-provoking message focused on the power of the leadership mindset in high-performance environments. It highlights how clarity, accountability, and intentional leadership can elevate individual performance, the culture, and the effectiveness of entire teams.
 
10:30 AM            Break
               
10:45 AM          Paid Leave: Where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going + Labor & Employment Law Compliance
Betsy Ohrn, MN DEED
Corie J. Anderson, Ogletree Deakins
Join us for a great opportunity to hear directly from Betsy on MN’s Paid Leave team joined with Corie Anderson to facilitate questions specific to our industry.   
 
11:45 AM            Morning Session Ends/Closing Remarks
 
12:00 PM             Networking Lunch
 
12:55 PM             Welcome Back, Afternoon Session
 
1:00 PM                Coaching Habits to Drive Development & Dollars
Matt Brownlee, MPH Talent  
Matt Brownlee has worked in staffing for nearly 20 years as a Recruiter, Salesperson, Regional Marketplace Executive, and L&D Leader.  His expertise is with building the skills and systems of salespeople, recruiters, and their leaders through development programs, trainings, and coaching.
 
2:15 PM               Break

2:30 PM              Square Table Discussions – Pre-Planned topics at each table, 15 minutes and 4 sessions
 
3:30 PM               Legislative Session 2025
Sam Kreuger of Hill Capitol Strategies
MNRSA Lobbyist provides an up-to-the-minute update from the Capitol on issues and policies relevant to the staffing industry.
  
4:00 PM               Vendor Reception
Make plans to join us for our vendor reception at Pinstripes
 
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