ARM SUMMER BREEZE 2026
Education and Networking Program
Madden's on Gull Lake | July 28–30, 2026
★ PDH Hours Available for Designated Education and Workshop Sessions ★
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
NETWORKING AND RECREATION
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Gravel Pit Golf Course
NETWORKING
Lunch and Golf Outing
Enjoy lunch and a round of golf at The Gravel Pit. All skill levels welcome. You do not need to be an experienced golfer to join.
Gravel Pit Golf Course: 17300 Gull River Rd, Brainerd
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Madden's Wilson Bay Deck
Welcome Reception and Networking
Kick off the event with drinks, introductions, and a lively round of Networking Bingo to help you connect with fellow attendees. Legislators invited.
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Kickoff Dinner
Enjoy dinner with colleagues as we officially open ARM Summer Breeze 2026.
9:00 PM
OPTIONAL
Karaoke Night
Optional after-dinner entertainment. Come show off your vocal talents!
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
MORNING EDUCATION SESSIONS
7:00 AM to 8:30 AM
Breakfast
Enjoy a breakfast buffet at Fairways Restaurant on your own or with colleagues before the morning sessions begin.
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Pillsbury Room in the Town Hall Conference Center
EDUCATION
Industry Round Table I: Uncomfortable Lessons from Projects That Went Sideways ★ PDH
A candid panel discussion exploring real project problems and the hard-won lessons that followed.
9:30 AM to 9:45 AM
Break
9:45 AM to 10:45 AM
Industry Round Table II: How Much Change Can the Industry Absorb at Once? ★ PDH
New materials, new specifications, new expectations. A discussion on managing rapid evolution in the concrete and aggregate industry.
10:45 AM to 11:00 AM
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Industry Round Table III: Beyond the Diploma. Building the Workforce of Tomorrow ★ PDH
A leadership discussion covering career development, talent retention, workforce training, and the evolving value of a college degree for the next generation.
AFTERNOON: CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
Wednesday afternoon features two parallel tracks. Please indicate your workshop attendance preference during registration. Track A seats are limited.
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Educational workshops in the Town Hall Conference Center
TRACK A | EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Lunch for Workshop Attendees
Lunch provided for Track A participants.
TRACK B | NETWORKING AND LEISURE
Afternoon Leisure Begins
Enjoy the afternoon on your own or with colleagues. Optional activities include golf, guided boat outings, and paddleboarding.
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Workshop: PavementDesigner Software ★ PDH
Learn to use the Pavement Designer software, covering applications for parking lots, airport pavements, and city streets.
*Please indicate workshop attendance on registration form.
Leisure Activities Continue
Enjoy the afternoon on your own or with colleagues. Optional golf, guided boat outings, and paddleboarding available.
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
TRACK A | BREAK
Take a break between workshop sessions.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Workshop: Concrete Submittals ★ PDH
Learn how to produce high-quality, accurate submittal packages. A practical session for engineers and contractors alike.
3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Social Sailing begins from Mission Point
TRACK A | NETWORKING EVENT
Social Sailing: A Networking Excursion
A sponsored afternoon networking pontoon cruise featuring drinks. Open to all Track A attendees.
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Mission Point at Madden's on Gull Lake
Evening Reception
Complimentary drink tickets provided. Mingle and unwind at the Mission Point Restaurant Patio.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dinner on Your Own
Explore Madden's dining options or venture out with colleagues.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
LEGISLATIVE AND ASSOCIATION BUSINESS
Enjoy breakfast at the Fairways Restaurant on your own or with colleagues before the morning sessions begin.
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
LEGISLATIVE
PAC Meeting
Political Action Committee meeting. Review legislative priorities, funding, and upcoming initiatives. Location is Pillsbury Room at Town Hall Conference Center.
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors Meeting
Strategic planning and association oversight. This meeting is open to all members of ARM. If you are interested in getting more involved with ARM, this is an excellent opportunity to observe, engage, and learn how the association operates.
12:00 PM
Adjournment
Thank you for attending Summer Breeze 2026. Safe travels!
★ PDH Information: Professional Development Hours (PDH) are available for the three Industry Round Table education sessions and both afternoon workshops on Wednesday. Please sign in at each qualifying session to receive credit. Sessions are marked with ★ PDH in this program.
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