GROWTH & IMPACT WEEK SPEAKER LINEUP
The speakers at Growth and Impact Week are award-winning advisors, operators, and thought leaders who don’t just understand growth and impact, they execute it. Each speaker has been selected for their ability to translate methodology into real-world implementation, sharing how they’ve built in-demand practices through intentional, ROI-driven relationships with business owners. Expect candid perspectives, practical frameworks, and honest discussion around what works in today’s market, from client selection and trust-building to accountability, culture, and value creation. This is not a stage of theorists; it’s a room of practitioners committed to helping you apply what you learn and accelerate results in your firm.
Andy Kocemba
President & CEO
Andy Kocemba is President and co-owner of Calhoun Companies. A graduate of Bethel University, Andy is energized by his daily interactions with the owners and entrepreneurs behind the Midwest’s thriving small business community. Business...
ABOUT ANDY
Andy Kocemba is President and co-owner of Calhoun Companies. A graduate of Bethel University, Andy is energized by his daily interactions with the owners and entrepreneurs behind the Midwest’s thriving small business community. Business organizations and media outlets regularly seek commentary from Andy about everything from the state of the small business economy to advice for small business owners. He has also written two books, providing a checklist of things to consider when buying or selling a business.
Andy is a member of the International Business Brokers Association, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and serves on the board of the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota.
