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Minnesota Chamber Foundation

Minnesota Chamber Foundation

 

Your opportunity to shape our economic future

Minnesota is at a crossroads. We cannot rely on past economic success as a guarantee of a prosperous future. As the state moves out of an era of pandemic recovery and into one of potential growth and opportunity, it faces challenges of competitiveness, inclusion and a historic workforce challenge – further compounded by stagnant population growth.

Partnering with the Minnesota Chamber Foundation is a unique opportunity to take part in shaping the future of the state’s economy, and building its talent and leadership pipelines, creating opportunity and inclusion for the long term.

The Minnesota Chamber Foundation was founded nearly 40 years ago. Since its rejuvenation four years ago, the Foundation has produced groundbreaking economic research and spearheaded solutions-driven workforce and leadership programs; embracing inclusion as a strength for the state’s future.

Investing in the Foundation is investing in the state's economic future.

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Economic research
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Jeff DeYoung, Foundation Board Chair

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The Minnesota Chamber Foundation plays a critical role in producing economic data and analysis on the performance of Minnesota’s economic recovery. I am proud to lead this organization, along with a highly qualified board of directors, to help inform the state’s business community and policy makers on the challenges that continue to confront our economic growth. Additionally, the Foundation’s growing statewide workforce diversity, equity and inclusion effort is the only such effort led by a state chamber in the country, amplifying our commitment to building inclusive workplaces across Minnesota. 

Jeff DeYoung, Chair | Baker Tilly, LLP
Jeff DeYoung, Chair | Baker Tilly, LLP
Jon Campbell, Past Chair | Cedar Glen Advisor
Jon Campbell, Past Chair | Cedar Glen Advisor
Rick Bauerly | Granite Partners
Rick Bauerly | Granite Partners
Eric Black | MDI
Eric Black | MDI
Lisa Bodine | Giant Voices
Lisa Bodine | Giant Voices
Lara Juras | Minnesota Vikings
Lara Juras | Minnesota Vikings
Doug Loon | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Doug Loon | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Darin Lynch | Irish Titan
Darin Lynch | Irish Titan
John Marshall | Xcel Energy
John Marshall | Xcel Energy
Susan Marvin | Marvin
Susan Marvin | Marvin
Tim Penny | Southern MN Initiative Foundation
Tim Penny | Southern MN Initiative Foundation
Jill Renslow | Mall of America
Jill Renslow | Mall of America
David Rudolph | JPMorgan Chase & Co.
David Rudolph | JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Traci Tapani | Wyoming Machine
Traci Tapani | Wyoming Machine
Bret Weiss | WSB
Bret Weiss | WSB
Jennifer Byers | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Jennifer Byers | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
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Executive Director
Whitney Harvey | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Whitney Harvey | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
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Senior Director of Workforce Diversity and Inclusion
Sean O’Neil | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Sean O’Neil | Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
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Director, Economic Research