Bridging Brown County

05/14/2026

Who is ready to level up their leadership this summer? ☀️

The Bridging Brown County Leadership Summer Sprint is officially taking shape!

Our first session, Leading through Workforce Shifts, is set for Wednesday, June 17th. We are putting together a fantastic panel of local leaders who are excited to share their insights into the real-time workforce trends shaping our local industries.

We are also incredibly excited to introduce Rachael Evers as our Leadership Educator for the program! Rachael will be guiding our cohort throughout the summer and leading our final interactive "Energy & Power Board" workshop.

🗓️ The Details: 3 Full-Day Sessions (June, July, August) featuring 90-minute morning workshops and exclusive afternoon community tours.

👇 Know a local manager, business owner, or emerging leader who would be a perfect fit for this cohort? Tag them in the comments below!

Spots are limited, so grab your team's registration before they are gone: https://forms.gle/zQ1xBxagmck3YsYh7

04/30/2026

We want to share some highlights from our Government Day session!

It was a day full of learning, networking, and a lot of fun!

A massive thank you to everyone who made this day possible:

Brown County Law Enforcement Center: For hosting our morning session and providing an afternoon tour with Sheriff Seidl and Commander Barstad.

Hy-Vee For sponsoring our morning breakfast.

Chief Deputy Andrew Konechne: For kicking off our morning with a great welcome.

Rachael Evers: For showing us how to bring FUN to the workplace during our leadership course!

Design Home Center & Gutes Essen Deli & Catering: For sponsoring and catering our lunch.

Judge Robert Docherty, Brown County Attorney Chuck Hanson, & Evonn Westcott: For the excellent Courthouse and Probation tour.

Sweet Haven Tonics: For hosting our closing happy hour.

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

Ready to elevate your leadership this summer? ☀️

Bridging Brown County is thrilled to announce the 2026 Leadership Summer Sprint! This condensed, three-part program is designed to connect, engage, and develop leaders right here in our community.

What to expect: Each date is a full-day experience featuring a highly focused 90-minute leadership workshop, followed by exclusive, behind-the-scenes tours of local Brown County organizations!

🗓️ Save the Dates:

Session 1: Wednesday, June 17 -
Leading through Workforce Shifts.
Hear directly from a diverse panel of Brown County leaders as they share firsthand insights into the current workforce trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping our local industries.

Session 2: Wednesday, July 15 -
The Future Leader Profile.
Explore the essential skills and mindsets organizations will demand over the next decade. Plus, elevate your personal brand with complimentary professional headshots taken during the session!

Session 3: Wednesday, August 5 -
The Energy YOU Bring.
Discover how your personal presence shapes team trust and culture. Through guided reflection and the creation of a personalized "Energy & Power Board," you will visualize and design the intentional energy you want to project as a leader.

Spaces will be limited! Click the link below to secure your spot and register today.
👉 https://forms.gle/xbLupWBhKRQzEt8bA

04/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce two new additions to the Bridging Brown County Board of Directors! 🌟

Please join us in welcoming Shawna Hamlin (Region 1) and Angela Suggs (Region 3)! 🤝

Shawna joins us from Springfield, where she serves as the Clinical Services Manager at Sleepy Eye Medical Center. She is passionate about building a cohesive county and strengthening our rural communities.

Angela, a resident of New Ulm and a Travel Coordinator at J&R Schugel Trucking, is committed to building strong connections between local people and businesses. Her "Be the Change" philosophy is exactly the energy we need as we grow our programs.

We are excited to have these two "bridge-builders" on our team as we prepare for our summer leadership sessions and our annual fundraising efforts!

04/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce the brand new Bridging Brown County Leadership Summer Sprint! 🧭🔥 This high-impact, three-month pilot program is designed to bridge the gap between our standard 9-month cohorts. By combining professional leadership development with curated tours of Brown County, we provide a unique "micro-series" format that fits the busy summer schedules of local professionals.

Registration opens very soon. Block out June 17th, July 15th, and August 5th on your calendars right now so you don't miss out!

03/09/2026

Last call for board applications! 📢

Our board is meeting this Friday to review applications for our open board positions! If you are interested in applying, please submit your application by this Thursday 3/12/26!

Apply Here: https://forms.gle/NGDGpYZgP5SxW1hbA

We are officially searching for two new members to join the Bridging Brown County Board of Directors!

Region 1: Springfield, Comfrey, Dotson, and Leavenworth Communities

Region 3: Essig, New Ulm, Searles, and Hanska Communities

At BBC, we believe in Building Connections, One Brown County Leader at a Time. Serving on our board is more than just meetings—it’s about shaping the future of leadership in our community and ensuring every town in our county has a voice.

Are you ready to help us build the next 20 years?!

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/jPEGxn7u6ZK9p93RA

PDF Form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5c36a33e-dbcb-40a4-ba63-a7174796e7bc

03/05/2026

We'd like to take a moment to look back and say a massive thank you to everyone involved in our January session in Sleepy Eye!

We started the day at Mathiowetz Construction. Thank you to Executive Vice President Julie Anderson for the warm welcome! Our Leadership Program Educator, Rachael Evers, then led an excellent session focused on "Working Through the Tough Stuff".

A huge thank you to Mathiowetz Construction for sponsoring our lunch , which was a delicious chicken dinner catered by Schutz Family Foods

Our afternoon included insightful stops at Afinitas and the City of Sleepy Eye Police Department. We wrapped up the educational portion of the day with a presentation by Kurk Kramer from the Sleepy Eye EDA. We finished off a great day with a social hour at the Sleepy Eye Golf Club

Thank you to all our speakers and sponsors for their continued support in strengthening the Brown County community!

02/12/2026

We are officially searching for two new members to join the Bridging Brown County Board of Directors!

Region 1: Springfield, Comfrey, Dotson, and Leavenworth Communities

Region 3: Essig, New Ulm, Searles, and Hanska Communities

At BBC, we believe in Building Connections, One Brown County Leader at a Time. Serving on our board is more than just meetings—it’s about shaping the future of leadership in our community and ensuring every town in our county has a voice.

Are you ready to help us build the next 20 years?!

👉 Apply here: https://forms.gle/jPEGxn7u6ZK9p93RA

PDF Form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:5c36a33e-dbcb-40a4-ba63-a7174796e7bc

02/11/2026

THANK YOU! 20th Annual Networking Dinner Sponsors:

Event Sponsor: SPX Sports

Gold Sponsor: GSM - Gag Sheet Metal, Inc. & Farmers & Merchants Bank-Springfield and Morgan

Silver Sponsors: SouthPoint Financial Credit Union & Mathiowetz Construction & Frauendorfer Contracting, LLC

Your partnership directly enables us to continue our mission of strengthening our communities by bridging relationships of understanding and communication. We're deeply grateful for your dedication to our communities!