2012 Minnesota Chamber Fall Regional Policy Meeting

Advance your 2013 priorities!

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, and businesses across this state, are committed to setting Minnesota on a course for stronger economic growth.  Regardless of the election outcome, critical issues stand in the way of private-sector job creation.  With our 2,400 members, their 500,000 employees and local chamber partners across Minnesota, we will advocate for the hardworking entrepreneurs and businesses that just want an opportunity to compete in today's global environment.

Please join us to shape the strategy behind the Minnesota Chamber's priorities for the 2013 Legislature.

Tuesday, November 13
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce

CentraCare is sponsoring the meeting and providing lunch.  Registration is required by Thursday, November 8 at http://business.mnchamber.com/Events/details/regional-policy-meeting-st-cloud-1796. 

Develop the best talent
   * Implement continued reforms to Minnesota's K-12 and post secondary education systems to ensure a skilled workforce for employers

Costs must be competitive
   * Design a sustainable tax and spending system to provide the services we need to compete in the world economy and improve our state's quality of life
   * Implement a health insurance exchange that ensures quality and affordable health care for all Minnesotans while preserving the private marketplace

Fairer rules, and fewer delays
   * Continue to make our environmental permitting system more efficient
   * Structure energy rates to reflect the true costs of service

Innovate
   * Advocate, and offer solutions, for better outcomes and smarter results in all areas of government - health care, spending, education

Learn how you can become an active partner in building a stronger Minnesota economy.  Whether it is engaging in our grassroots networking or by helping to identify future leaders and legislative candidates, we are counting on your support.  We look forward to seeing you.