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.

Shaw-Lundquist is celebrating its 50ᵗʰ anniversary in 2024. It was in 1974 when Fred Shaw co-founded the construction firm in downtown Minneapolis, a humble beginning to a remarkable story of the growth and development of one of the largest and most successful Minority Business Enterprises in the country. 

The Export–Import (EXIM) Bank of the United States is the official export credit agency of the United States federal government. They provide a number of insurance programs, loan guarantees and educational resources. Generally, EXIM provides export finance solutions to decrease risk and allow US businesses to offer more favorable terms to foreign buyers. 

Workers' compensation is a crucial insurance program that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. While the primary focus of workers' compensation is on the well-being of employees, this insurance also offers significant benefits to businesses. In this blog post, we will explore the various advantages that workers' compensation can bring to your business.

Mortenson, a top 25 builder and leaders in commercial construction and renewable energy, is taking on innovative approaches to access talent. We engaged in a Q and A with some of their team to learn how they are approaching talent acquisition and navigating the challenging war for talent that exists.