Join us for the NYSE Opening Bell Ceremony on July 10, 2025 at
Medtronic Operational Headquarters
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Event Details
Join us for this exclusive opportunity to witness the NYSE Opening Bell Ceremony
and network with industry leaders.
Date & Time
Location
Agenda
- ●7:30 AM – Registration & Breakfast
- ●8:00 AM – Welcome Remarks
- ●8:30 AM – NYSE Opening Bell Ceremony
- ●10:30 AM – Networking Session
What to Expect
Networking
Connect with industry leaders and peers
Bell Ceremony
Witness the iconic NYSE Opening Bell
Insights
Gain valuable market and industry insights
Photo Ops
Commemorative photos of this special occasion
Featured Speakers
Geoff Martha
Chairman & CEO
Medtronic
Geoff Martha is Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare innovation. Founded in 1949, Medtronic uses technology to improve human welfare by alleviating pain, restoring health and extending life. Under his leadership, 95,000 employees deliver transformative medical innovations for over 70 conditions in the human body, reaching more than 78 million patients annually – that’s two patients every second, every day.
Lynn Martin
President
NYSE Group
Lynn Martin is the 68th President of the New York Stock Exchange and only the second woman to lead it in its 230-year history. She also chairs Fixed Income & Data Services at Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), NYSE’s parent company.
Previously, she held leadership roles across ICE and NYSE markets and began her career at IBM. Martin holds degrees in Computer Science and Statistics, and serves on several nonprofit and advisory boards in New York.
Jeff Harmening
Chairman & CEO
General Mills
Jeff Harmening has served as CEO of General Mills since 2017 and was named Chairman in 2018. He joined the company in 1994 and previously led U.S. Retail, where he expanded the company’s presence in the natural and organic space with acquisitions like Annie’s and EPIC Provisions.
He serves on the boards of The Toro Company and the Consumer Brands Association, and is a trustee of DePauw University. He holds an MBA from Harvard.
Corie Barry
CEO
Best Buy
Corie Barry is CEO of Best Buy, the leading provider of consumer technology products and services in North America. She became CEO in 2019 and has played a key role in the company’s transformation and growth strategy, including efforts to double customer engagement and reach $50 billion in revenue by FY25.
She joined Best Buy in 1999 and previously served as CFO and Chief Strategic Growth Officer. Corie is a board member for Domino’s Pizza, Chair of RILA, and serves on the Board of Trustees for the College of St. Benedict.
Beth Wozniak
Chair & CEO
nVent
Beth Wozniak is Chair and CEO of nVent, a $3.3B global company focused on electrical connection and protection. She leads a diverse team of over 11,000 employees and is a strong advocate for inclusion and innovation.
Named Twin Cities Business Person of the Year in 2023 and a 2024 EY Entrepreneur of the Year® Heartland Award winner, Beth previously held senior leadership roles at Pentair and Honeywell.
She serves as Chair of the Board of Governors for NEMA and holds degrees in engineering and business from McMaster and York universities.
Ali Kaplan
Editor-in-Chief
Twin Cities Business
Ali Kaplan leads content strategy for Twin Cities Business across print, digital, and events. Before joining TCB in 2018, she held senior editorial roles at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and was a columnist for the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
An expert on retail and the fashion industry, Ali is also a frequent emcee, media contributor, and hosts the weekly Shop Girls show on myTalk 107.1.
Gunjan Kedia
President & CEO
U.S. Bank
Gunjan Kedia is President and CEO of U.S. Bancorp, the nation’s fifth-largest commercial bank. She became CEO in 2025 after serving as president and vice chair overseeing Wealth, Corporate, Commercial, and Institutional Banking.
With 30 years in financial services, her previous leadership roles include State Street, BNY Mellon, and McKinsey. She currently serves on several nonprofit boards including the American Red Cross and PBS, and holds engineering and MBA degrees from Delhi College of Engineering and Carnegie Mellon University.
Dave Huml
President & CEO
Tennant Company
David Huml has been President and CEO of Tennant Company since 2021, after serving as COO and previously as SVP of Global Marketing. Before Tennant, he held leadership roles at Pentair and Graco.
He earned a B.A. from Wittenberg University and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management.
Mike Happe
President & CEO
Winnebago Industries
Michael Happe has led Winnebago Industries as President and CEO since 2016, overseeing its transformation into a premium outdoor lifestyle portfolio through acquisitions like Grand Design RV, Chris-Craft, Newmar, and Barletta Boats. Prior to Winnebago, he spent 19 years in senior leadership at The Toro Company.
He holds degrees from the University of Kansas (B.S.) and the University of Minnesota (MBA), and serves on several corporate and community boards, including H.B. Fuller.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Opening Bell marks the start of the trading day on the New York Stock Exchange. It’s a globally recognized symbol of business leadership, broadcast from Medtronic’s HQ to highlight Minnesota’s business community.
Yes. It will be broadcast live from Medtronic’s headquarters to the NYSE trading floor and streamed globally.
CEOs of NYSE-traded companies headquartered in Minnesota, MBP member CEOs and deputies, legislative leaders, and select community partners.
Only the most senior-ranking executives from Minnesota’s NYSE-traded companies.
Click here for directions to Medtronic Operational Headquarters in Fridley, MN. |
Business attire. The event will be professionally photographed and livestreamed.
Media are invited, and press releases are issued. Reporters have a designated area to access sound.
Yes. Parking is available on-site in the Medtronic parking ramp. Guests should enter through the east entrance on Medtronic Parkway. Parking attendants will be on site to greet and direct you. If arriving via Uber or personal driver, you may also be dropped off in the parking garage.
Please do not drop off in the circle drive, as this entrance will be closed. Please see the parking instructions for details about drop-off location.
MBP member CEOs may invite up to three (3) executive leadership team members.
Yes. You may make changes up until Tuesday, July 8 at Noon. Due to heightened security, changes made after July 8 will not be accepted.
Ensuring the safety and security of members and guests is our top priority. MBP will work in conjunction with the Medtronic Global Security Team, the Fridley Police Department, and the private security teams of our member companies to ensure a safe and seamless event. Please direct all security-related questions to john.giebel@medtronic.com.
All questions can be directed to maddie.wallace@mnbp.com.
- 7:30 AM Arrival
- 8:00 AM Pre-Bell Programming
- Geoff Martha, Chairman & CEO, Medtronic
- Anna Melo, Historical Archivist, NYSE
- 8:30 AM Bell Ringing Ceremony
- Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group
- 8:45 Post-Bell Programming
- Jeff Harmening, Chairman & CEO, General Mills
- Panel Moderated by Lynn Martin, President, NYSE Group
- Corie Barry, CEO, Best Buy
- Beth Wozniak, Chair & CEO, nVent
- Corie Barry, CEO, Best Buy
- Panel Moderated by Ali Kaplan, Editor-in-Chief, Twin Cities Business
- Dave Huml, President & CEO, Tennant Company
- Gunjan Kedia, President & CEO, U.S. Bank
- Mike Happe, President & CEO, Winnebago Industries
- Close
- 10:30 AM Optional Networking
- 11:00 AM Adjourn
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