Minnsights Blog

Part of what makes the Minnesota Chamber unique is its amazing group of volunteer business leaders that serve on the Chamber's Board of Directors. As representatives of our membership, Board members are chosen because of their active participation in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, their business experience, involvement in civic affairs, and/or their commitment to helping shape public policy to ensure Minnesota’s economic competitiveness.

Last week, we filed a new web article from the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce focused on taxes, outlining three major federal tax provisions that Minnesota lawmakers are now considering whether to adopt at the state level.

It’s been another busy week here in St. Paul. The Legislature has reached its first significant deadlines, with the first and second committee requirements that bills must be heard by today or risk not moving forward. Committees in both the House and Senate are working long hours to finish up before taking a short break.

Minnesota legislators will decide during the 2026 legislative session whether to conform to three major business tax provisions passed by Congress in 2025, which would lower tax burdens, provide more immediate cash flow to businesses, and improve our economy’s competitiveness.

When Waste Wise visited Bellmont Partners during the summer of 2025, they found an employer encouraging sustainable practices. Their environmental initiatives have even been recognized by the City of Edina’s Green Business Recognition Program. The Bellmont Partners office features well-labeled trash, recycling and organic bins throughout the space. They have reusable plates, cups and utensils in the kitchen to cut down on single-use items. All of these are best practices for reuse and recycling.