Lyon and Murray County CEO

06/08/2026

We're excited to share that one of our alumni, Jenna, is participating in an internship with Ralco this summer!

👋 Say hello to our 2026 interns! We're excited to welcome this talented group to the Ralco team this summer!

Pictured from left to right:
Korina Moya: Microbiology Intern and University of Arizona student

Veronica Maus: Livestock Research Intern and recent South Dakota State University graduate with a bachelor of science degree

Jenna Nemeth: Microbiology Intern and Southwest Minnesota State University student

Francisco Alvarado: Greenhouse & Field Research Intern and recent South Dakota State University graduate with a master of science degree

06/01/2026

Our Facilitator, Shanda, is in Kankakee IL until Wednesday this week, learning and growing with other Facilitators across the country.
Can't wait to return and bring all these new ideas to the program in thr fall.

05/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 CEO class on a successful Trade Show!

05/06/2026

Join us today at the Red Baron Arena & Expo for the 2026 Trade Show!

This free event is open to the public. Doors open at 5:00 pm.

Come support our young professionals🧡🖤

05/03/2026

A huge part of the CEO Experience is for participants to have the opportunity for networking and public speaking.
At LMCEO we have been granted many opportunities for our Young Professionals to share their stories and promote their businesses.
From Rotary meetings to Chamber Events, and event speaking engagements at a local Retirement Community - our participants have had lots of practice.

Come learn more about them, the program, and the benefits to our communities at the 4th Annual Tradeshow- May 6, 2026 5:00-7:00pm at the Red Baron Arena in Marshall.

05/02/2026

We are just 4 days away from the Annual Tradeshow!

The final business spotlight goes to: Fish on Jigs!
Fish on Jigs is owned by Tucker Gile who designs and assembles fishing lures for all your fishing needs.
Tucker's custom lures can help make your fishing adventures much more successful and fun!

Join Tucker and all other members of the 2026 CEO Cohort on May 6th at Red Baron Arena & Expo from 5-7pm.
This event is being held in conjunction with the Marshall Area Chamber's Business After Hours event.

04/30/2026

Business Spotlight: Hardline Excavation

There is a demand for excavation companies in the rural and tri-state area. We believe in delivering a wide range of services from tree/brush removal, apron pads, and slab-on-grade basement floors.

Call Gavin or Braden today - 507-829-7420 or email [email protected]

Come see Hardline Excavation and all the other members of the 2026 CEO Cohort on May 6th at the Red Baron Arena and Expo in Marshall from 5-7pm. This event is being held in conjunction with the Marshall Area Chamber's Business After Hours.

04/29/2026

A big thank you to Jeremy and the team at Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration Inc. for the tour of your facility!

We truly appreciate you sharing your time, your expertise, and your perspective on what it means to lead—not just as the CEO of a company, but as a leader of yourself. Your insights made a lasting impact.

Thank you for supporting the CEO program and being part of tour lineup this year!

04/24/2026

We are seeking donations for our Silent Auction to be held during our Annual Tradeshow.
The Silent Auction benefits our Alumni Pipeline and our Student Needs Scholarships.

The Alumni Pipeline offers low-interest loans to alumni of CEO to expand or start a business in our region.
The Student Needs Scholarships help fund gas cards and professional clothing for students who cannot afford them.

If you would like to donate, please contact Facilitator Shanda Walker - [email protected]

04/24/2026

Thank you to Dru, Trevor and Derek from Northwest Lighting in Tracy, MN for the tour of your facility and sharing your business acumen with us last week.
Dru shared his journey of being a Tracy native and how he was introduced to the lighting business nearly a decade ago as a way to help other area residents and farms with their lighting needs.
Northwest Lighting now has regular appearances with Youtube Influencers to share the benefits of upgraded LED lighting and has served customers in the 48 contiguous US States.
Thank you for supporting CEO and being part of our amazing line up of tours this year.