NSAC 2025 Great Lakes Chapter Annual Meeting

Connect. Learn. Grow.

SAVE THE DATE - June 12-13, 2025! Join cooperative tax, accounting, and finance professionals from across the Great Lakes region for two days of insightful education, meaningful connections, and industry-focused discussions.

Expand Your Network

Build relationships with cooperative professionals facing the same challenges and opportunities as you. Engage in conversations that go beyond the numbers and strengthen your regional connections.

Earn CPE Credits

Stay ahead in your field with sessions designed to keep you informed on emerging trends, industry best practices, and regulatory updates—all while earning valuable CPE credits.

Grow Your Impact

Discover fresh perspectives and practical solutions that you can take back to your co-op. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the industry, this event is your chance to learn from peers, exchange ideas, and be part of a thriving cooperative community.

Agenda

Thursday, June 12, 2025
8:00am – 12:30pm	Registration
9:00am – 9:10am	Introductions
9:10am – 11:00am	OPTIONAL SESSION- Artificial Intelligence in Agribusiness Alison Bauter Engel, AI Studio Operations Leader – Crowe LLP, Jeff Mosley, Chief Information Security Officer – GROWMARK, Inc. Understand AI's role in agribusiness operations, Explore AI-driven decision making, and Identify challenged and future trends related to AI. Information Technology: 2 Credit Hours
11:00am – 12:30pm	Lunch on your own.
12:30pm – 12:45pm	Opening Remarks and Early Bird Drawing
12:45pm – 1:35pm	Grain Update: Market Insights & Trends Jeff Adkisson, Executive Vice President – Grain and Feed Association of Illinois Comprehend the State of Illinois grain regulations, Study current trends in the grain industry, and Explore the grain industry market forecast. Economics: 1 Credit Hour
1:35pm – 2:25pm	Tax Talk: What’s New with Sales & Use Tax, and Income Tax Update Dennis Anding, Partner – Crowe LLP, Rebecca Smith, CPA, Signing Director - CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Examine Sales and use tax updates, Understand the key risks related to sales and use tax, and Understand new regulatory tax updates. Taxes: 1 Credit Hour
2:25pm – 2:50pm	Break and Drawing
2:50pm – 3:40pm	AgriMarkets in Motion: Economic Insights & Updates Jacqui Fatka, Lead Economist, Farm Supply and Biofuels – CoBank Analysis into current and future macro-economic issues & outlook; Study challenges facing agribusinesses now and in the future; Explore how ag companies can use AI to improve efficiencies, augment workforce. Economics: 1 Credit Hour
3:40pm – 5:00pm	Business Meetings and Late Bird Drawing
5:30pm – 8:30pm	Social (Attendees and Family) Game Night-Human Bingo!- Dinner (social hour begins at 5:30, dinner at 6:00, Great for all ages, There will be prizes!
Friday, June 13, 2025
7:00am – 8:00am	Breakfast Included with Thursday night stay for Attendees and Family
8:00am – 8:30am	Business Meetings (Continued) and Early Bird Drawing
8:30am – 9:30am	Harvesting Opportunities: M&A in Agribusiness Kenneth Davies, Agribusiness Practice Chair – Heyl Royster Accounting: 1 Credit Hour
9:30am – 10:20am	The Loyalty Factor: Building a Workforce that Stays Shawn Miller – S. Miller Consulting Understand key retention drivers, Analyze turnover trends, and Enhance employee engagement through effective retention strategies. Personnel/Human Resources: 1 Credit Hour
10:20am – 10:40am	Break and Drawing
10:40am – 11:30am	Captive Insurance 101: Control, Cost & Coverage Jaci Mennega, Director of Risk Management – GROWMARK, Inc. Define captive insurance and explore how it differs from traditional insurance models, Analyze cost-saving opportunties related to captive insurance, and Understand how captive insurance allows organizations to design policies that fit their unique needs. Accounting: 1 Credit Hour
11:30am – 11:40am	Closing Remarks, Late Bird Drawing & Adjourn

Note: Ernie and Barb Potter will be hosting a hospitality suite on Wednesday and Thursday evening following our event from 7:00-11:00 PM. All attendees and their guests/children are invited. This is a non-alcoholic hospitality suite. The suite will contain a variety of snacks including their famous homemade cookies, some with nuts and others without nuts, personally baked by Barb. Soda/pop & bottled water will also be provided. An email will be sent to registered attendees in advance of the evening with the room number.

Registration

NSAC Member 
$210 - General Session: 6 hours of CPE on Thursday afternoon and Friday Morning
$80 – Optional Early Bird Session: 2 hrs. CPE (Thursday Morning)

Retiree Rate 
$130 – 6 hours of CPE on Thursday afternoon and Friday Morning
$35 – Optional Early Bird Session: 2 hrs. CPE (Thursday Morning)

Non-NSAC Member 
$310 - 6 hours of CPE on Thursday afternoon and Friday Morning
(Includes one-year NSAC membership)
$80 – Optional Early Bird Session (Thursday Morning)

Guests (
$50 – Spouse/Guest & Children over 12
$25 – Children 2-12

Networking Event: 
Game Night – Human Bingo!
- Dinner (social hour begins at 5:30, dinner begins at 6:00)
- Great for all ages
- There will be prizes!

Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
10 Brickyard Drive
Bloomington, IL 61701 United States
Deadline: May 29. 2025
Reservation Link