WINONA, Minn. — The Winona Area Chamber of Commerce will host a panel discussion this Friday (9/18/26) morning exploring how regional organizations are integrating artificial intelligence into their day-to-day operations.
Scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. in the Chamber’s Sugar Loaf Conference Room, the session is the latest installment in the ongoing “Journey of an Entrepreneur” series. The event will gather executives from healthcare, supply chain management, and enterprise technology to break down the practical applications and challenges of AI adoption.
Dr. Michael Ratajczyk of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Faculty, Program Director, and Director of the Center for Business Analytics will moderate the conversation, guiding panelists through topics ranging from predictive analytics and workflow automation to workforce adaptation and ethical implementation.
Featured panelists will include:
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Rebecca Lamberty, Chief Administrative Officer at Winona Health
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Ryan Rosenberg, Director of Analytics at Fastenal
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Tim Swagger, CEO at Renown LLC
Speakers will detail how their respective sectors leverage data to streamline logistics, improve administrative efficiency, and enhance customer and patient outcomes. The session aims to provide local business owners and entrepreneurs with concrete strategies for scaling emerging technologies across organizations of varying sizes.
You can register for the event at: https://winonachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/6074
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About the Center for Business Analytics:
From the reconfiguration of global supply chains and manufacturing capacities to the exciting developments in artificial intelligence, today’s challenges demand technology skills and competencies that go beyond those of the past.
Supported by a National Science Foundation grant, the center has partnered with universities across the country to develop research initiatives and to support the next generation of business and technology professionals. The center is commited to providing sustainable and consistent educational seminars and workshops to the broader community.
The three main tasks of the Center for Business Analytics are:
- Develop a robust, industry-centered workforce pipeline in emerging technologies, benefitting regional employers as well as students who gain experience in high-demand, lucrative fields.
- Advance industry-relevant research on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, identified in partnership with industry partners and conducted by Saint Mary’s faculty, including joint research projects with industry and other university partners.
- Become a recognized hub for thought leadership and cross-institution collaboration in business analytics and technology.
