Minnsights Blog

The Grow Minnesota! program was founded in 2003 on a simple premise: chambers of commerce and economic development organizations can advance Minnesota’s economy by proactively connecting businesses to resources to grow and expand in the state. This has remained Grow Minnesota!’s core mission for nearly twenty years.

Leaders Lab is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to engage Minnesota’s developing business leaders (approximately late 20s to 40). It will enhance your personal and professional growth, connect you with business leaders statewide, and provide understanding into what drives Minnesota’s economy and how policy affects the success of business in our state. To learn more about Leaders Lab, click here. 

The Business Education Network (BEN) is a partnership with more than 25 local and regional chambers. These employer-driven efforts focus on high-demand careers specific to their region’s business and cultural assets. The Willmar Lakes Area Chamber is starting a new partnership with the New Vision Foundation. Below is a conversation between the Chamber's Jennifer Byers and Ken Warner, President, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber.

The Quarterly Economic Snapshot is an overview of key indicators measuring Minnesota’s current economic performance. Analysis is provided in partnership with Grow Minnesota! and the Minnesota Chamber Foundation.

Recently, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce held it’s 2022 Women in Business Conference. Hundreds of women and men business leaders came together at the Mystic Lake Center to nework, learn from one another and hear presentations from renowned speakers like Mary Grove.