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  • Economic Summit highlighted by U of M President Cunningham, Business Benchmarks

    Nov 22, 2024
    This week, the Chamber hosted the annual Economic Summit, where we discussed a number of issues impacting Minnesota’s economy. We had our friend Blois Olson, and our own Laura Bordelon join us to help us better understand the outcomes of the elections. This year, we also rolled out our 10th annual Business Benchmarks report, and we were pleased to have the new University of Minnesota President Rebecca Cunningham join us for her remarks and a brief conversation with me
  • Balance in St. Paul and its impact on manufacturers

    Nov 19, 2024
    The results of the 2024 elections made it clear that the economy matters to voters. This is good for manufacturers around the state who have been hit particularly hard with the anti-business policies coming out of single-party control over the last two years. $10 billion in new taxes, a paid leave program that raised payroll taxes, and extended producer responsibility requirements are just a few issues of consequence to manufacturers.
  • RELEASE: Minnesota Chamber Foundation welcomes new Board Chair, Board member and Committee for Workforce DEI members

    Nov 13, 2024
    SAINT PAUL, Minn. (11/13/2024) – The Minnesota Chamber Foundation announced today the appointment of Traci Tapani, co-president of Wyoming Machine, Inc., as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Tapani succeeds Jeff DeYoung, who recently concluded his tenure as Board Chair and will continue to serve as an active member of the Foundation. The Chamber Foundation is also pleased to welcome Sam Holsen as its newest Board member, contributing fresh perspectives and insights to further the Foundation’s mission in Minnesota. Holsen is Xcel Energy’s Manager of Social Investments & Operating Company Strategy.

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