Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce invites its members to become involved by serving on one of our various committees or task forces. If you are interested in serving on one of the committees or task forces, please contact the staff person associated with that committee.

Education and Workforce Development Policy Committee Ensure that Minnesota's K-12 and post-secondary education systems are producing a workforce prepared to meet the demands of our global economy. Increase accountability for spending and strengthen performance standards for students and institutions. Chair: Steve Waters, NewLevel Sales Consulting Staff: Stacia Smith, (651) 292-4692 Email: ssmith@mnchamber.com	Health Care Policy Committee Make quality care affordable to all Minnesotans. Give consumers easy access to comparable information on provider quality and cost. Through purchasing practices, reward health plans and providers for quality, performance, and value. Chair: Mike BromelKamp, Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd.
Energy Policy Committee Ensure reliable supply and competitive electric rates by increasing conservation, base-load generation and transmission system capacity. Encourage development of renewable technologies by using incentives and market forces instead of additional government mandates. Represent business customers before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Chair: Mike Sarafolean, Gerdau Ameristeel Staff: Mike Franklin, (651) 292-4661 Email: mfranklin@mnchamber.com	Labor/Management Policy Committee Reduce employer costs by addressing workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, wage issues and other employer mandates. Maintain the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council process for recommending changes to law. Chair: Jan Johnson, Bernick’s Beverages & Vending Staff: Dave Dederichs, (651) 292-4682 Email: ddederichs@mnchamber.com
Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee (ENRPC) Support cleanup of polluted waters by passing the Clean Water Legacy Act. Work proactively with all stakeholders to reduce mercury pollution through continued voluntary efforts. Represent business customers on regulatory issues before Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Chair: Eric Yost, Hutchinson Technology, Inc. Staff: Mike Robertson, (651) 337-1306 or Tony Kwilas, (651) 292-4668 Email: mrobertson@mnchamber.com or tkwilas@mnchamber.com	Small Business Policy Committee Ensure that small business perspective is considered in development of all Chamber policies. Chair: Carl Robertson, Sjoquist Architects, Inc. Staff: Stacia Smith, (651) 292-4692 Email: ssmith@mnchamber.com
Fiscal Policy Committee Seek reform in state spending for more cost-effective delivery of programs and services. Oppose general fund tax increases. Use any surplus in state treasury to reverse shifts used to balance previous budgets, replenish reserves, and reduce state taxes. Chair: Staff: Dave Dederichs, (651) 292-4682 Email: ddederichs@mnchamber.com	Transportation Policy Committee Enact long-term and substantive increase in investment in highways and transit. Support the proposed constitutional amendment dedicating motor vehicle sales tax revenue to transportation, link new tax revenues to specific projects, increase efficiency in transportation operations and construction, and increase transportation project allocation in general bonding bill. Chair: Doug Fulton, Cushman & Wakefield, Minnesota

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