2026 MSC Annual Conference

Conference Organizers

Conference Host: Northeast Service Cooperative

Conference Contact: Sharon Haavisto
shaavisto@nescmn.net; 218-748-7624

Conference Event Planner: Madi Ericksen
madi.ericksen@brightworksmn.org, 612-638-1514

When: July 8-10

Where: The Inn on Lake Superior

Speakers
Joe Beckman
Curt Slater
Susan Brower (MN State Demographer)

Registration will open in early Spring 2026.

Time	Event
3pm - 7pm	Registration and Check-In The Inn on Lake Superior Hotel Lobby & Ballroom Reception Area
6pm - 9pm	Conference Kick-Off Dinner with Music by The Northwood's Band The Garden Event Center

Time	Event
7:30am - 9am	Breakfast with Music by Preston Gunderson Catered Breakfast by Blackwoods
7:30am - 9am	Registration
9am - 9:15am	Conference Welcome by NESC Team
9:15am - 10:15am	Presentation of Outstanding Service Awards
10:15am - 10:30am	Break and Award Photos
10:30am - 11:45am	Speaker: Curt Slater
11:45am - 12:45pm	Lunch
12:45pm - 1:45pm	MASA, MREA, MSBA, AMC, LMC Legislative Updates
1:45pm - 2pm	Break
2pm - 3pm	Speaker: Susan Brower, State Demographer
3pm - 3:15pm	Announcements
3:30pm - 7pm	Free Time and Dinner on Your Own
3:30pm - 4:30pm	Strolling Stones Rock Walk on the Duluth Lakeway - Win Prizes Prizes will be awarded on Friday at the end of the conference
3:30pm - 4:30pm	MSC Executive Council Meeting Eagle Harbor Room
7pm - 10pm	Glensheen Mansion Tours at 7pm Cash Bar and Dessert After the Tours Attendees are responsible for their own transportation. A list of taxi, rideshare and shuttle services will be provided.

Time	Event
6:30am - 9:00am	Breakfast on Your Own Hotel Lobby Dining Area
8am - 8:50am	MSC Board of Directors Meeting Eagle Harbor Room
9am - 9:45am	MSC Executive Directors Wrap Up
9:45am - 10am	Break
10am - 11:15am	Speaker: Joe Beckman
11:15am - 11:30am	Closing Comments & Strolling Stones Rock Walk Prizes