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Dear Chairman: The Rise of Shareholder Activism
September 20 | 11:30 am | Minneapolis
Please join investment managers Jeff Gramm and Dean Riesen for an intriguing discussion about shareholder activism and value investing. Activist investors have made headlines throughout 2017 as they target larger and larger companies worldwide. Gramm and Riesen are experienced investors who have also served as chairmen of publicly traded companies.

Gramm's   Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism , is the best regarded book on shareholder activism. Riesen was chairman of Minneapolis' own Famous Dave's, which was subject to a succession of activist battles. These two uniquely experienced practitioners will cover the nuances of activism and corporate governance in a fireside chat discussion, followed by Q&A. 
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The CFA Institute Investment Foundations certificate program covers the essentials of finance, ethics, and investment roles, providing a clear understanding of the global investment industry.

Learn why Allianz Global Investors adopted the Investment Foundations Program by watching the video on the right. All three CFAMN staff members: Mark Salter, Amanda Sullivan and Diane Senjem have earned the Investment Foundations Certificate.
Our Society in Action
Welcome New Board Members
Our four newly elected Board members take time for a photo after last week’s orientation session with newly elected President Mark Peiler, CFA. Left to right: Kate Lyons, CFA, US Bank Private Wealth Management; Peiler; Carol Schleif, CFA, Abbot Downing; Chip Jamison, CFA, Allianz Life Insurance; and Amanda Carter, CFA, Bethel University. Welcome!
 
View your full 2017-2018 Board of Directors here .
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Association for Corporate Growth Minnesota events
Economic Club Minnesota events
Financial Executives International Twin Cities Chapter   events
Minnesota Association for Financial Professionals (MNAFP)   events
Minnesota Security Dealers Association (MSDA) events
National Investor Relations Institute - Twin Cities 9/21 Insights from the Trading Floor: Why is the stock up/down so much today? See event flyer  
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  Overview
Founded in 1952, CFA Society Minnesota is one of the oldest chapters of prestigious CFA Institute, issuer of the Chartered Financial Analyst® Designation. With 1,300 members, CFA Society Minnesota is the 23rd largest society among the 145 member societies and affiliates worldwide. For more than 60 years we have endeavored to play a vital role within the Upper Midwest investment community.

Mission
To promote and advance the professional excellence, ethical behavior and fellowship of our members through quality programs, educational offerings, and volunteer opportunities.