Allied Executives
Business & Economic Outlook 2026
September 30, 2026 Metropolitan Ballroom - 5418 Wayzata Blvd, Golden Valley, MN 55416
ECONOMIC AND POLICY UPDATE – What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond Despite all the uncertainty and volatility around geopolitical events and US trade an...
18 peer groups · 185+ members · Est. 2000 · Built in the Twin Cities · For leaders carrying real performance responsibility
Why Leaders Turn to Allied Executives
Most experienced leaders have no shortage of information. There is always another book to read, another meeting to attend, or another podcast offering advice. Yet consuming more information does not necessarily make the business stronger.
In our experience, real progress is more likely to come from the people around you. The right peers bring relevant experience, honest feedback, and a willingness to challenge your thinking. Just as important, they remember what you said you were going to do and ask about it the next time you are together.
For many leaders, the issue is not a lack of advice. It is the lack of a trusted environment where the advice is relevant, the conversation is honest, and accountability continues after everyone leaves the room.
A Brief Preview of What Makes Allied Different
Relevant peers
The conversation moves faster when the people around you understand your stage, scope, and operating reality. You spend less time explaining the context and more time examining the decision.
Accountability with a memory
Members prepare in writing and leave with clear commitments. The group revisits those commitments the next month, which makes progress visible and avoidance harder to hide.
Experienced facilitation
A seasoned facilitator protects the structure, keeps the discussion on the real issue, and draws out the experience in the group without becoming the answer.
Trusted by some of the most respected businesses in the Twin Cities
Ben Lampron
CEO of Gassen Company
"We've had significant growth... having that meeting on a monthly cadence really speeds things up."
"The benefit of a peer group is being able to share what's bothering you personally, professionally in a really comfortable way. Having a bunch of peers that understand what seat you're sitting in and can share their experiences to help you is priceless."
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