LEADERSHIP EVOLVED

MN PFML Clean-Up Q&A – Join the Horton Group on Tuesday, February 5th at 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

As Minnesota employers begin to understand the impact of MN PFML on their operations, we are excited to be joined once again by Jessica Roe and Brycie Wasson to answer your “clean-up” questions.

In this session, Jessica and Brycie will discuss some of the early trends that she is seeing and answer your questions live.

You can register here.

2026 Health of the Nation – Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CST.  The Horton Group will discuss what trends they are seeing that are driving healthcare costs in 2026. (register)

Making Sense of the New Child Accounts Under the OBBBA  – Thursday, February 19th at 10am

On December 2, 2025, the IRS issued Notice 2025-68 announcing upcoming regulations and providing initial guidance regarding Trump Accounts. Created by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), “Trump Accounts” are a new type of tax-favored savings account for children under the age of 18 that will be available in 2026. Employers can contribute to the Trump Account of an employee or an employee’s dependent pursuant to a Code Section 128(c) Trump Account Contribution Program.

In this session, they will discuss:

• General Overview
• Specific Rules
• Employer Contributions
• What We Don’t Yet Know

You can register here.

2026 AI in HR Playbook – Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST .  Join one of Horton’s HR experts to understand how AI is shaping HR.  (register)

2026 Pharmacy Trends – Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST  joined by pharmacy experts, Horton will discuss the increasing cost of pharmacy to employers and actionable steps to curb costs (register)

State of Healthcare Economics – Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CST .  Horton will discuss tools and strategies that employers can use to maintain affordability for employees and practical action steps (register)

Workforce Trends – Thursday, May 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CST.  This webinar will discuss the new era of work and how it is challenging traditional models and forcing digital transformation  (register)

The CEO Roundtable is joining FEI, PDA and ACG Minnesota to bring the expertise to you, in one room, for one day, for a session designed to keep you current on capital markets and M&A trends.

This event will cover the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s M&A environment, including how deals are sourced, financing options, what buyers and sellers are prioritizing, and an update on key transactions.  You’ll hear timely insights into the trends and forecasts that will define the deal-making landscape in the year ahead.

1. Current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market, including deal volume, valuation shifts, and sector-specific dynamics.
2.  Overview of the key components of the M&A process, including deal sourcing strategies, financing structures, and stakeholder priorities from both buyer and seller perspectives.
3.  Review of recent M&A transactions and capital market developments and their impact on strategic decision-making and future deal activity.

For more information, click the registration link for the line-up of speakers and panelists and the day’s agenda.

*CEO Roundtable members receive a special ticket price of $55. Be sure to use the link in your email to redeem this rate.* 

Presented by CEO Roundtable Strategic Partner – Felhaber Larson: Scott Blake and Brian Benkstein will discuss best practices if ICE visits the workplace and/or initiates an I-9 audit.

It all comes down to this.
Every business owner will eventually face the ultimate question: What’s next for the business—and for me?  The CEO Roundtable Strategic Exit Planning series has been designed to guide you through the critical phases of exit planning—from assessing your current position to maximizing business value and making informed decisions for your future.

Now, in the final event of the series, DECIDE, we turn to the ultimate decision point:

Will you stay, scale, or sell?

Smart voices. Timely insights. Practical direction. You’ll hear from:

• Mitch Greip – Pinnacle Trail Wealth Advisors
• Jake Fishman & Tom Astrup – Madeira Partners
• Pete Odell – Platinum Bank
• Scott Blake & Peter Snyder – Felhaber Larson
• Leigh Bailey – The Bailey Group

Why Attend?

• Clarify Your Goals: Define what you want from an eventual exit — valuation, future role, or ownership — and learn why every M&A process must be tailored to fit your business.
• Maximize Value: Discover how building a business that operates independently of you positions it for both growth and a successful sale.
• Protect Your Interests: Learn the deal terms that matter most, how to prepare your legal house for growth or sale, and why assembling the right advisors early is critical.
• Choose Your Path to Growth: Explore whether organic expansion or growth through acquisition is the right strategy for your company.
• Navigate the Process: Understand the steps involved in going to market, the time it requires, and the importance of keeping your key employees engaged and motivated.
• Lead with Clarity: Challenge the “right decision” fallacy and gain insights on managing the human side of transition.

Regardless of whether you attended earlier programs in the series or not, this event offers stand-alone value and a unique opportunity to consider what’s next for you and your business.

Join Authenic for their next Authentic Growth® Live Webinar for a conversation titled, “Marketing In The New World Of AI: Embracing The Future While Staying Human”

Attendees to this webinar will learn

• How to reinvent your marketing strategy using AI to drive efficiency.
• Tips for balancing the work to be done by AI vs humans on your marketing team.
• How AI can strengthen your customer experience.
• Strategies for staying human-first in your marketing to build trust and drive real relationships.