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Fluence Forum
Conversations on critical issues.
Episodes
12 episodes
The Twin West Legislative Breakfast
The latest Fluence Forum in partnership with the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce is a relaunch of the Twin West legislative breakfast. It included Sen. Nick Frentz (DFL) , Sen. Mark Johnson (R) Rep. Jamie Long (DFL) and Rep. Harr...
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Bridging the Gap: Higher Education and Minnesota's Workforce
Welcome back to the Fluence Forum, hosted by Fluence Advisory! In this episode, we continue our coverage from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Workforce Summit, recorded live on March 4, 2026. Following our discussions on state labor fo...
Strategies for Employers: Skills-Based Hiring with Meghan Hughes
Welcome back to the Fluence Forum, hosted by Fluence Advisory! In this episode, we continue our coverage from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Workforce Summit, recorded live on March 4, 2026. Following up on our previous deep dive into...
Unpacking Minnesota's Workforce & Migration Patterns with Sean O'Neil
Welcome to the latest Fluence Forum, hosted by Fluence Advisory! In this episode, we dive deep into the economic realities and demographic shifts facing Minnesota today. Recorded live at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce's annual Workforce Summ...
The Legislative Leaders: Diverging Paths to a Common Goal
In the final session of the forum, Laura Bordelon (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce) moderates a candid and often sharp dialogue between two of the state's most influential energy legislators: Senator Nick Frentz (DFL), Chair of the ...
Policy Considerations: Utilities, Co-ops, and Labor on the Path Ahead
In this panel, moderator John Burns (Carnival Burns) gathers a diverse group of industry heavyweights to discuss the practical policy considerations facing Minnesota leaders. The conversation brings together the perspectives of an invest...
The Future of Energy: Financing, Innovation, and Infrastructure
In this episode of the Fluence Forum, moderator Drew Christensen leads a high-level discussion on the financial and operational realities of Minnesota's energy transition.The panel features Kari Groth Swan (Executive...
The State of Energy in Minnesota: Reliability, Affordability, and the Path to 2040
Energy policy has rapidly become a top issue for voters and businesses alike, and Minnesota stands at the forefront of this transition. In this episode of the Fluence Forum, host Blois Olson is joined by a panel of key energy leaders—...
Legislative Panel: Does Minnesota Need a New Plan?
In this reaction-focused episode, host Blois Olson is joined by Mary Krinkie of the Minnesota Hospital Association to lead a deep-dive conversation with two of the state's most influential healthcare policymakers: Senator Matt ...
What Can the State Do with Fewer Resources, Slower Growth, and Aging Population?
Host Jim Schowalter is joined by Joe Schindler (VP of Finance, MN Hospital Association), Lucas Nesse (President/CEO, Minnesota Health Plans) and Anne Neu Brindley (Policy Director, Minnesota Business Partnership) to examine how Minnesota and ot...
State of the Healthcare Market from All Perspectives
Blois Olson leads a critical discussion on the evolving relationship between Minnesota's healthcare payers and providers. As the industry faces mounting financial pressures and shifting care models, this episode examines how collaboratio...
The Fragility of Rural Healthcare
In this episode, Blois Olson looks into why rural health care is struggling and what can be done to help rural Minnesotans with Dr. Carrie Henning-Smith (Associate Professor, UMN School of Public Health), Rhonda Kazik, DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN (Chie...
