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Assisted Living Conference Brings Senior Living Professionals Together

On August 17, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2023 Assisted Living Conference on Aug. 16-17 provided aging services professionals with training, timely updates, and resources needed to confidently meet state requirements and provide quality care for seniors.

2023 Institute & Expo – Education to Prepare for Your Next Survey

On January 26, 2023 by Sharon Hollister

Learn best practices for preparing for your next survey at the 2023 Institute & Expo. In addition to the survey-focused sessions below, many of the 21 state agency update sessions include survey findings, areas for improvement, and preparation resources. 

Invest in Your Staff; Join Us at the 2023 Institute and Expo

On December 22, 2022 by Sharon Hollister

The most impactful way to retain your current staff is to invest in their professional development. Institute is the best value for your investment, with the average cost to attend at less than $40 per person per day when you register by Jan. 4.

Just Two Weeks Until Argentum Conference in Minneapolis

On May 5, 2022 by LeadingAge

There is still time to register for the Senior Living Executive Conference happening May 16-18.   

Thousands of senior living professionals, operators, owners, executives, and community leaders will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the next edition of the Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo, the official meeting of Argentum.

Argentum National Conference to be held in Minneapolis this May

On March 3, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry

This May 16-18, thousands of senior living professionals, operators, owners, executives, and community leaders will gather in Minneapolis for the next edition of the Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo, the official meeting of Argentum.

Membership Matters: Educational Resources and Events

On January 6, 2022 by Luke Jenkins

As 2022 begins, LeadingAge Minnesota wants to make sure you know about all our educational resources and events throughout the year.

Our professional education programs are designed around proven research-based best practices. They don't just focus on what members need to comply with regulations. Regulations are the minimum; best practices go above and beyond.

Institute Early Bird Registration is Tuesday, Jan. 4

On December 30, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

The Early Bird Registration Deadline for the 2022 Institute & Expo is Tuesday, Jan. 4. Register your organization and team by the deadline to lock in early-bird fees.

Nursing Leadership Certificate Program Begins Sept. 29, Registration Coming Soon

On August 18, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

The next Nursing Leadership Certificate Program will be held on multiple dates from Sept. 2021 – Jan. 2022. Program details are currently being finalized. Registration is coming soon.

2021 Annual Meeting Goes Virtual

On August 18, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

One of the Association’s most cherished and time-honored traditions is getting together each fall for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum at Madden’s Resort near Brainerd. The LeadingAge Minnesota Board of Directors voted to convert our planned in-person meeting to a virtual event.

2021 Annual Meeting – Assisted Living Licensure-Focused Sessions

On August 11, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

Early Bird Registration Deadline is Friday, Aug. 20

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum is Sept. 21–24 in person at Madden’s in Brainerd. Register by Friday, Aug. 20 to receive the best value for your investment. Registration fees increase on Aug. 21.

Save the Dates for Next Nursing Leadership Certificate Program

On August 11, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

The next Nursing Leadership Certificate Program will be held on multiple dates from Sept. 2021 – Jan. 2022. 

Below are the dates to save for the 2021-2022 Nursing Leadership Certificate program; program details are currently being finalized. This year’s program is a combination of in-person and virtual live sessions.

2021 Annual Meeting – Leader-to-Leader Panels Highlight Shared Experiences

On August 4, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum will be held in person from Sept. 21–24 at Madden’s in Brainerd. A perennial benefit of this conference is the opportunity to learn from your colleagues about their experiences, learnings, and vision.

Dates Announced for the 2021-2022 Nursing Leadership Certificate Program

On August 4, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

The next Nursing Leadership Certificate Program will begin at the end of September.

Interested members should save the dates below for the 2021-2022 Nursing Leadership Certificate program; program details are currently being finalized. This year's program is planned to be both a live and in-person and a live virtual event.

2021 Annual Meeting – Moving Forward Together at Madden’s, Sept. 21-24

On July 28, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum returns to an in-person event from Sept. 21–24 at Madden’s in Brainerd.

Register today to attend this signature event where high-level, strategic-focused sessions include:

2021 Annual Meeting is In-Person, Sept. 21-24

On July 14, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum returns to an entirely in-person event Sept. 21–24 at Madden's in Brainerd. We are looking forward to reuniting and reconnecting.

2021 Annual Meeting Preview, Sept. 21-24

On July 7, 2021 by Heidi Simpson

“Forward Together” is the theme for our Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, an in-person event from Sept. 21 – 24 at Madden’s in Brainerd. We are looking forward to reuniting and reconnecting.

Futurist and author Jack Uldrich will join us on Wednesday, Sept. 22, with a keynote entitled "Fast Forward: The Emerging Age of Reimagination, Redesign, and Regeneration."

It’s not too late: Register for January Virtual District Meetings

On January 13, 2021 by Luke Jenkins

It’s not too late to register for this month’s virtual District Meetings. We invite you to join your peers for your District Meeting, which will be held between Jan. 21 and 28 from 1 – 3 p.m. via Zoom.

The meetings include discussions on several big changes for our field as we look ahead to 2021. Together we will cover:

• The results of a new Public Opinion Poll commissioned by LeadingAge Minnesota and what this means for reputation management for the older adult services field.
• An overview of the 2021 Legislative Session and the key budget and policy issues we will be fighting for.
• COVID-19 and how the vaccination process is unfolding in your region.

Two breakout sessions will focus on:

• Assisted Living Licensure and what providers should be doing now to prepare; and
• Financial futures for care centers.

District meeting dates are:

• District C: Thursday, January 21 - Register here
• Combined A & B: Friday, January 22 - Register here
• District G: Tuesday, January 26 - Register here
• Combined D & E: Wednesday, January 27 - Register here
• District F: Thursday, January 28 - Register here

All January District Meetings will occur via Zoom and will be held from 1 - 3 p.m.

Members may attend any meeting that works best for them. There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. For additional information about January District Meetings, please contact Alecia Crumpler.

Education & Events

On August 26, 2020 by LeadingAge

COVID-19 Coping Room Building Your Own Resilience Roadmap
Webinar – September 2, 2020 – 2-2:45 p.m.

Save the Dates: LeadingAge MN 2020 Conference and Program Dates

On November 5, 2019 by Heidi Simpson

As Fall arrives each year, LeadingAge Minnesota puts the finishing touches on the dates for its signature conferences and events for the next year. Open your calendars and save the dates for some of our best, biggest and boldest events in 2020: