Businesses leaders provide feedback on Minnesota Chamber legislative initiatives during a regional policy session in Bloomington. 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.

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Local Business Gives Partners

The strength of Minnesota Business Gives is in the growing statewide network. To date, more than 30 local chambers of commerce are partners in implementing local programs, sponsoring Strategies for Smart Giving workshops and recognizing local businesses that give at least 2% of their pre-tax earnings for charitable and community involvement activities.

"As a Chamber president for over 20 years working in three different communities, the one common factor I found in each is how willing businesses are to give back in their communities but how very modest they are about their giving. We jumped on the opportunity to create Willmar Lakes Area Business Gives as we thought it would be a great way to recognize our local businesses and thank them for all they do, and then encourage others to do the same. It's a win-win for everyone." ~Ken Warner, president, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce

Participating communities

Albert Lea-Freeborn County Area Business Gives - www.albertlea.org
Alexandria Lakes Area Business Gives - www.alexandriamn.org
Austin Area Business Gives - www.austincoc.com
Bemidji Area Business Gives - www.bemidji.org
Burnsville Business Gives - www.burnsvillechamber.com
Brainerd Lakes Area Business Gives - www.explorebrainerdlakes.com
Cambridge-Isanti County Area Business Gives - www.cambridge-chamber.com
Cloquet Area Business Gives - www.cloquet.com
Crookston Area Business Gives - www.visitcrookston.com
Dakota County Regional Business Gives - www.dcrchamber.com
Faribault Area Business Gives - www.faribaultmn.org
Fergus Falls Area Business Gives - www.fergusfalls.com
Forest Lake Area Business Gives - www.flacc.org
Grand Rapids Area Business Gives - www.grandmn.com
Greater Mankato Business Gives - www.mankato.com
Litchfield Business Gives - www.litch.com
Minnesota Keystone Program - Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce - www.minneapolischamber.org
Monticello Area Business Gives - www.monticellocci.com
New Prague Business Gives - www.newprague.com
New Ulm Area Business Gives - www.newulm.com
Northfield Area Business Gives - www.northfieldchamber.com
Owatonna Area Business Gives - www.owatonna.org
Park Rapids Area Business Gives - www.parkrapids.com
Red Wing Area Business Gives - www.redwingchamber.com
Redwood Falls Area Business Gives - www.redwoodfalls.org
Rochester Area Business Gives - www.rochestermnchamber.com
Saint Cloud Area Business Gives - www.stcloudareachamber.com
Sleepy Eye Area Business Gives - www.sleepyeyechamber.com
Thief River Falls Business Gives - www.trfchamber.com
Two Harbors Area Business Gives – www.twoharborschamber.com
TwinWest Business Gives - www.twinwest.com
Waconia Area Business Gives - www.waconiachamber.org
Willmar Lakes Area Business Gives - www.willmarareachamber.com
Winona Area Business Gives - www.winonachamber.com

For information on how a business or a local chamber can participate in a Minnesota Business Gives program, contact Jackie Reis at jreis@mnchamber.com, (651) 292-4679.

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