Connect and Learn at the OCEDC Fall Summit 2025
Network with Oneida County leaders and gain practical strategies from expert speakers on business and economic trends.
Key Takeaways for Upcoming Oneida County EDC Events
- Save the date for the OCEDC Fall Summit 2025 on October 22nd, featuring networking with local business partners and a light lunch.
- Hear from expert speakers Molly Gruett (Nicolet College) on business growth strategies and John Koskinen (WI Dept. of Revenue) on entrepreneurship, housing, and Wisconsin’s economic outlook.
- Connect with area leaders, gain practical insights, and join discussions that shape economic growth in Oneida County.
OCEDC Fall Summit 2025
Join business leaders for networking and expert insights on entrepreneurship, housing, and economic growth in Oneida County.
SAVE THE DATE - OCEDC FALL SUMMIT 2025
Date: October 22nd
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: The Pines Event Center - 5840 Forest Lane, Rhinelander WI 54501
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: The Pines Event Center - 5840 Forest Lane, Rhinelander WI 54501
Join us for a Light Networking Lunch with area business partners, followed by speakers Molly Gruett from Nicolet College, and John Koskinen, Chief Economist with the WI Dept. of Revenue. Topics include Entrepreneurship, Housing, and Real GDP. Meet area leaders and join the economic discussions that impact our Northwoods.
Register here: https://forms.gle/gdxbNjXBsiVESd1J6
About our speakers:
Molly Gruett: Instructor of Business Administration at Nicolet Area Technical College
Topic - Work ON your business, not IN your business: Tips for organization, goal setting, know your resource pool, and focusing on your strengths.
John Koskinen: Chief Economist with the WI Department of Revenue
Bio - John Koskinen's expert economic analysis has positioned him as an authority on Wisconsin’s economy. John’s detailed and visual presentations make it easy to understand Wisconsin’s economy how is the most competitive it has been in many years. His presentation will change your perception of Wisconsin’s economy. John has been cited as a commentator on the Wisconsin economy in the media throughout the state and the country. He has testified on the Wisconsin economy before several standing committees of the state legislature. He has presented on Wisconsin economic outlook to the diverse groups around the state including rating agencies, investor groups, state and regional economic development associations, colleges and universities, financial institutions, trade associations, and employers. For 2021 and 2022, Vistage Inc. recognized John as one of its top presenters nationally. Prior to joining the Department of Revenue in 2007, John served as the Staff Economist for the Governor's Budget Office, Wisconsin Department of Administration from 1979 to 2007. He started his professional career at the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. John has his B.A. and M.S. in Applied Economics from Marquette University. He has done additional graduate studies in Economics at Northwestern University and computer science at the University of Wisconsin.
Event Details:
Lunch & Networking at 11:00 am, with area business partners that include: SBDC UW-Stevens Point, Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, Three Lakes Area Visitors Bureau, Oneida County Tourism Council, Nicolet Area Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Central Wisconsin Economic Development, Northwest Connection Family Resources. Light Lunch includes: build your own salad & sandwiches, side options, water, soda, coffee & dessert.
Molly Gruett at 11:45 am - Work ON your business, not IN your business
John Koskinen at 12:00 pm - Topics include: Entrepreneurship, Housing, Real GDP
Q&A following speakers at 12:45 pm
Register here: https://forms.gle/gdxbNjXBsiVESd1J6
About our speakers:
Molly Gruett: Instructor of Business Administration at Nicolet Area Technical College
Topic - Work ON your business, not IN your business: Tips for organization, goal setting, know your resource pool, and focusing on your strengths.
John Koskinen: Chief Economist with the WI Department of Revenue
Bio - John Koskinen's expert economic analysis has positioned him as an authority on Wisconsin’s economy. John’s detailed and visual presentations make it easy to understand Wisconsin’s economy how is the most competitive it has been in many years. His presentation will change your perception of Wisconsin’s economy. John has been cited as a commentator on the Wisconsin economy in the media throughout the state and the country. He has testified on the Wisconsin economy before several standing committees of the state legislature. He has presented on Wisconsin economic outlook to the diverse groups around the state including rating agencies, investor groups, state and regional economic development associations, colleges and universities, financial institutions, trade associations, and employers. For 2021 and 2022, Vistage Inc. recognized John as one of its top presenters nationally. Prior to joining the Department of Revenue in 2007, John served as the Staff Economist for the Governor's Budget Office, Wisconsin Department of Administration from 1979 to 2007. He started his professional career at the Wisconsin Legislative Fiscal Bureau. John has his B.A. and M.S. in Applied Economics from Marquette University. He has done additional graduate studies in Economics at Northwestern University and computer science at the University of Wisconsin.
Event Details:
Lunch & Networking at 11:00 am, with area business partners that include: SBDC UW-Stevens Point, Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce, Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau, Three Lakes Area Visitors Bureau, Oneida County Tourism Council, Nicolet Area Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Central Wisconsin Economic Development, Northwest Connection Family Resources. Light Lunch includes: build your own salad & sandwiches, side options, water, soda, coffee & dessert.
Molly Gruett at 11:45 am - Work ON your business, not IN your business
John Koskinen at 12:00 pm - Topics include: Entrepreneurship, Housing, Real GDP
Q&A following speakers at 12:45 pm
