2021 Annual meeting

Friday, October 22, 2021
Noon - 1:00 pm
Doors Open 11:30 am
Cedar Rapids Marriott
Join us for the 84th Marion Chamber Annual Meeting! This year’s meeting will feature a keynote by Aaron Putze as well as remarks from 2020-21 Board Chair Paul Phelan, Phelan's, and current Board Chair Matthew Skogman, Skogman Homes.
Get Back to Different Business
Keynote Speaker: Aaron Putze
As much as we may want, there’s no going back to January of 2020 and how life and business were interwoven. It’s now fall of 2021, and we’re not going back to business. We are, however, returning to a different business! There are new expectations. New wants. New demands. New expectations. They require us – and our businesses, communities and chambers – to think differently and act differently. While we can’t control too much of what happens externally, we can be equipped internally to make the most of change. Aaron Putze is an author, manager and popular speaker. He’ll offer three keys you can use to unlock the potential of each moment, relationship, and opportunity.
Aaron will share timely insights guaranteed to make you laugh and reflect while looking to the future with greater clarity and positivity!
Noon - 1:00 pm
Doors Open 11:30 am
Cedar Rapids Marriott
Join us for the 84th Marion Chamber Annual Meeting! This year’s meeting will feature a keynote by Aaron Putze as well as remarks from 2020-21 Board Chair Paul Phelan, Phelan's, and current Board Chair Matthew Skogman, Skogman Homes.
Get Back to Different Business
Keynote Speaker: Aaron Putze
As much as we may want, there’s no going back to January of 2020 and how life and business were interwoven. It’s now fall of 2021, and we’re not going back to business. We are, however, returning to a different business! There are new expectations. New wants. New demands. New expectations. They require us – and our businesses, communities and chambers – to think differently and act differently. While we can’t control too much of what happens externally, we can be equipped internally to make the most of change. Aaron Putze is an author, manager and popular speaker. He’ll offer three keys you can use to unlock the potential of each moment, relationship, and opportunity.
Aaron will share timely insights guaranteed to make you laugh and reflect while looking to the future with greater clarity and positivity!
Register by October 15
COVID protocols
Seating will be 8 per table to allow additional space. Boxed lunch will be served. Masks are encouraged but not required and will be available at the door. If you are sick or not feeling well, please do not attend. A link to watch a live, virtual feed will be provided with all paid tickets. Recognizing that the situation is fluid, plans are subject to change.
Seating will be 8 per table to allow additional space. Boxed lunch will be served. Masks are encouraged but not required and will be available at the door. If you are sick or not feeling well, please do not attend. A link to watch a live, virtual feed will be provided with all paid tickets. Recognizing that the situation is fluid, plans are subject to change.
ABOUT aaron putze

Raised on a farm near West Bend, Iowa, Aaron Putze is a 26-year veteran of the agricultural communications profession. He currently serves as Sr. Dir. of Information & Education for the Ankeny-based Iowa Soybean Association. It serves Iowa’s nearly 38,000 soybean farmers by helping them grow and market soybeans more profitably and sustainably.
Aaron has always been intrigued by those who strive, succeed, lead with positivity, and give maximum effort to make those around them better.
He’s a popular speaker, work-life coach and the author of two books. “Destined for Greatness: The Story of Chuck Long and Resurgence of Iowa Hawkeyes’ Football” was published in 2017. More recently, Aaron published “YOU Are Destined for Greatness: Stories of Inspiration & Empowerment.” The latter shares 16 success themes distilled from conversations with more than 25 inspiring personalities, all with Iowa roots.
Aaron has always been intrigued by those who strive, succeed, lead with positivity, and give maximum effort to make those around them better.
He’s a popular speaker, work-life coach and the author of two books. “Destined for Greatness: The Story of Chuck Long and Resurgence of Iowa Hawkeyes’ Football” was published in 2017. More recently, Aaron published “YOU Are Destined for Greatness: Stories of Inspiration & Empowerment.” The latter shares 16 success themes distilled from conversations with more than 25 inspiring personalities, all with Iowa roots.