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The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce invites its members to become involved by serving on one of our various committees or task forces. If you are interested in serving on one of the committees or task forces, please contact the staff person associated with that committee.
Click here to register for a committee meeting.
Education and Workforce Development Policy CommitteeEnsure that Minnesota's K-12 and post-secondary education systems are producing a workforce prepared to meet the demands of our global economy. Increase accountability for spending and strengthen performance standards for students and institutions. |
 Health Care Policy CommitteeMake quality care affordable to all Minnesotans by ensuring that the 2008 state health care reforms are implemented. Advance a policy for long-term health care. Monitor and weigh in on the federal debate over health care reform with regard to its impact on Minnesota businesses. |
 Energy Policy CommitteeEnsure reliable supply and competitive electric rates by increasing conservation, base-load generation and transmission system capacity. Encourage development of renewable technologies by using incentives and market forces instead of additional government mandates. Represent business customers before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. |
 Labor/Management Policy CommitteeReduce employer costs by addressing workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, wage issues and other employer mandates. Maintain the Workers' Compensation Advisory Council process for recommending changes to law. |
 Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee (ENRPC)Streamline, shorten the timeline and reduce the cost of environmental permitting. Ensure that climate change policy is addressed at the national or international levels and not state or regional levels. Represent business customers on regulatory issues before Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. |
 Small Business Policy CommitteeEnsure that small business perspective is considered in development of all Minnesota Chamber policies. |
Fiscal Policy CommitteeAdvance reform in state spending for more cost-effective delivery of programs and services. Advance tax reform that will create a more stable source of revenues and encourage the growth of business in Minnesota. |
 Transportation Policy CommitteeSupport recommendations of the Strategic Management and Operations Advisory Task Force as a first step toward exploring greater efficiencies in the Minnesota Department of Transportation operations and projects. Increase transportation project allocation in general bonding bill. |
Safety Management CommitteeAssess workplace safety issues and develop programs to help educate employers and their employees. Provide distinctive perspectives and ideas for addressing common workplace safety issues. |
Minnesota Manufacturers' CoalitionIdentify and address challenges within the manufacturing industry. Serve as the unified voice of manufacturing on issues that affect competitiveness and raise the visibility of manufacturing to Minnesota’s economy. |
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