Gubernatorial candidates addressed priorities of the statewide business community at an August 17 debate at Grand View Lodge, Nisswa: (from left), Republican Tom Emmer, DFLer Mark Dayton, Independence Party candidate Tom Horner. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attend the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The winning foursome from the 2010 golf tournament held in Duluth at Northland Country Club. From left to right: Rebecca Klett, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P., Tom Reinhart, Kwik Trip, Inc., Steve Lasky, Dairy Queen and Nate Mussell, Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. Nearly 60 alumni from Leadership Minnesota toured the Prairie Island nuclear power plant in Red Wing. The program, exclusive to the Minnesota Chamber, provides an inside look at the state's changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. Andrea Walsh (from left), chair-elect of the Minnesota Chamber Board, President David Olson and Board Chair Dave McMillan attended the Governors’ Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The event coincided with the release of the report, “Enterprising States,” which highlights successful state strategies for job creation and economic growth. Businesses leaders provide feedback on Minnesota Chamber legislative initiatives during a regional policy session in Bloomington.

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Compliance Products and Employee Resources

Ceridian Solutions Center

Web site: www.ceridian.com

Minnesota Chamber Business Services has partnered with two business services industry leaders to provide members valuable compliance products, educational tools and employee resources:

» Ceridian
Chamber members receive discounts on select HR compliance products and services.

» Employers Association
A variety of leadership programs, surveys and consulting services are available to Chamber members at an affiliate price rate.

» HR Solutions Center and Help Line
Ceridian and Employers Association provide free HR information, resources and tools to Chamber members.

Compliance Products and HR Resources

Minnesota Chamber Business Services has partnered with Ceridian, a leading provider of HR compliance solutions, to provide members products and services to help manage workplace challenges.

Ceridian's products and services include:

  • Online HR compliance reference system
  • Harassment and discrimination prevention training
  • State and federal employment law manuals and mandate posters
  • HR compliance reference manuals including: Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); various workplace policies (e.g., wage and hours; recruiting, retraining, terminating; employment discrimination prevention.)

For more information about Ceridian's products and to receive Chamber discounts, visit the HR Solutions Center.

Employee Training and Consulting Services

Employers Association provides leadership and development programs, salary surveys and consulting to address employers' retention and hiring concerns.

Products and services available through Employers Association include:

» Training classes and products
Address a variety of workplace issues including: leadership skills, HR management and operations, business management practices and employee development.

» Salary surveys
Through our partnership with the Employers Association, Minnesota Chamber members have an opportunity to participate in salary and benefit surveys. The Employers Association is an industry leader in salary surveys providing valid compensation data for all levels of employees in Minnesota and the surrounding region, as well as national data for selected jobs. Their surveys provide compensation data for more than 550 different jobs.

Minnesota Chamber members can elect to participate in the surveys and will receive an on-line copy of the results for a very reduced fee ($110 for most surveys). To sign up to participate, contact surveys@employersinc.com and indicate that you are a Minnesota Chamber member and would like to be notified of participation opportunities and would also like to know about any special promotions for target locations or industries. If you are interested in purchasing a survey, an order form can be downloaded by clicking on the link below. This form provides you with the types of surveys available and the member rate.

Chamber Survey Order Form

» Consulting services
Receive expert consulting services to address issues including: employment law and affirmative action, labor relations, management and organizational development, on-site HR professional services, and safety consulting and training.

For more information about Employers Association products and services, visit www.employersinc.com.

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