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On February 13, 2026, Governor Tim Walz signed an executive order directing state agencies to improve the efficiency and transparency of Minnesota’s environmental permitting system. The move builds on recommendations from a 2024 report by the Minnesota Chamber Foundation and passage of the bipartisan 2025 permitting reform legislation, which addresses delays that have affected major projects across the state. -
At the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, we are committed to strengthening our state by putting Minnesota on a deliberate path toward sustained economic growth and enduring prosperity. The strength of our economy is the foundation of opportunity and long-term vitality, and it touches every household across the state. A growing economy funds our schools, modernizes infrastructure that connects our communities and strengthens budgets from city halls to the state Capitol. It creates higher wages, stronger career paths and a real reason for young people to build their lives here rather than somewhere else. -
Learn more about this year's class of Leadership Minnesota participants. -
It has been a very busy week at the Chamber, with an even busier week ahead. Before previewing what’s coming next, I want to take a moment to reflect on the recent immigration enforcement surge here in Minnesota. -
The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce released this letter on behalf of more than 60 CEOs of Minnesota-based companies today.
The full text of the letter appears below.
The business community in Minnesota prides itself in providing leadership and solving problems to ensure a strong and vibrant state. The recent challenges facing our state have created widespread disruption and tragic loss of life. For the past several weeks, representatives of Minnesota’s business community have been working every day behind the scenes with federal, state and local officials to advance real solutions. These efforts have included close communication with the Governor, the...
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Well, guess what? Public voting for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest opens this coming Monday, August 31.
Public...
Well, guess what? Public voting for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest opens this coming Monday, August 31.
If...