Bridging Divides: IAM Hosts Dallin Cooper on Thriving Amid Disagreement

Dallin Cooper is an author, entrepreneur, and award-winning storyteller. From small Wyoming towns to one of the largest cities in China, Dallin has helped audiences understand perspectives outside their own. He has been featured as an expert in Authority Magazine as he helps organizations and leaders challenge their assumptions and communicate effectively.

Dallin has led organizations since he started his first business—a digital marketing agency—at the age of 20. The agency grew quickly, and by the time Dallin sold it to a larger media group a few years later, it was serving clients internationally. He then built a sustainable dog chew brand that is widely distributed across the United States. Throughout his career, he has consulted for top realtors, banks, Chambers, and dozens of other industries.

So saddle up and prepare for the ride of your life, because Dallin’s prize-winning humor, memorable stories, and life-changing insights will be an experience you’ll never forget.

Dallin will be the featured evening speaker for the Irrigators Association of Minnesota’s 50th Annual Convention & Expo on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Park Event Center in Waite Park, MN.

The event kicks off at 12:30 p.m. with registration and an opportunity to visit with vendors. The annual business meeting begins at 1:00 p.m., featuring updates from IAM lobbyists Tony Kwilas and John Bern, as well as an RCPP update from Jeppe Kjaersgaard of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. At 2:00 p.m., Blois Olsen from Fluence Media will present “Communicating with Both Sides of the Aisle.” At 4:00 p.m., IAM will celebrate its first 50 years with a historical review by Jerry Wright and Jake Wildman, followed by recognition and awards presented by Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Petersen. A social hour with a cash bar begins at 5:00 p.m., providing time to connect with neighbors and exhibitors. The banquet starts at 6:00 p.m., with Dallin taking the stage at 6:30 p.m.

To ensure your place at this historic event, please register by February 8, 2025, to receive a banquet meal. Registrations submitted after this date will not include a meal. Pre-registration is just $10, while walk-up registration at the door will be $25 and will not include a meal.

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