Minnesota Chapter

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The Minnesota Chapter of the Association for Strategic Planning provides a community forum in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metro area that draws on the excellence and diversity of our business community to bring together the best in strategic thinking, planning and action. In addition to our national Association for Strategic Planning membership benefits, the Minnesota Chapter offers great networking opportunities, valuable strategic planning resources, and an excellent forum for expanding your strategic planning horizons.

The Minnesota Chapter holds monthly breakfast programs featuring key strategy experts, Saturday Strategy Seminars and monthly interactive Jammin’ Sessions which enable our members and guests to:

• Learn from speakers who represent the best in strategic thinking, planning, and action;
• Collaborate with others who practice, promote and study best practices and developments in strategic planning and strategy; and
• Enjoy the breadth and depth of the strategic planning discipline
  

Our Mission
The Association for Strategic Planning™ - Minnesota Chapter is committed to enhancing the profession of Strategic Planning and enabling people and organizations to succeed through improved strategic thinking, planning and execution.

Our Value Proposition
In addition to our membership benefits, our Minnesota Chapter provides networking opportunities, strategic planning resources, and a forum for expanding your strategic planning horizons. We invite you to attend our meetings to find out more about us and to contact our board members with any questions you may have about our organization.

Our Membership
Our membership in Minnesota represents strategy professionals from industry, academia and the nonprofit sector who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in strategic thinking, planning and action. If you want to be part of a dynamic and fast growing organization, please contact us. Our young chapter offers a wealth of opportunities to get involved. We are looking for new members willing to donate their time and skills in a variety of areas.

President
Jim Theurer
Research Consultant, JT Strategy

Treasurer
Mike Thorsen
Co-Founder, EVP & CFO, Rx2000 Institute

VP - Membership
Laurie B. Erickson
Principal, Laurel Consulting

VP - Programs
Kathryn Martin
Corporate Planning Consultant, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota

Board Member
David Buller, Ph.D.
Professor, Northwestern

Board Member
Dr. Thomas Walkington
President, New Strategic Directions LLC

Board Member
John G. Gerdener