Randy Reinke, president and CEO, Custom Products of Litchfield, moderates a Grow Minnesota! panel on how businesses can prepare and maximize their growth as Minnesota emerges from the recession. 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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Resources

Minnesota Business Gives has a number of tools that can help a business strengthen its charitable giving and community involvement programs. In addition, many organizations in Minnesota and in the country are ready to support your work - from helping you start your program to evaluating your activities.

Business Support: Many organizations can provide information and assistance to businesses seeking to develop or enhance their charitable giving and community involvement practices.

Resources on Volunteerism: Several resources are available, whether you want to engage your employees in a company volunteer project or simply provide information to help them find volunteer opportunities.

Resources on Nonprofit Organizations: By learning more about the organizations you may wish to support, you can help make sure your money will be used wisely. Many organizations can help with your giving decisions.

Several organizations or projects organized by or with significant participation by businesses or business associations, address issues important to businesses and their communities. They are either statewide or national in scope.

MnBEL - Minnesota Business for Early Learning
This organization of CEOs, senior executives and business leaders focuses on the role of business in school readiness for pre-kindergarten children.

MBP - Minnesota Business Partnership
The Minnesota Business Partnership works on a variety of initiatives in the community, including youth mentoring and education, to strengthen the economy and improve the quality of life for Minnesotans.

Minnesota Waste Wise
Waste Wise, a private nonprofit corporation affiliated with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, helps businesses and organizations reduce waste by offering technical and informational services to help manage solid waste challenges. More than 550 Minnesota businesses are members of Waste Wise.

Minnesota Work-Life Champions Awards
This employer recognition project honors Minnesota employers that implement programs and practices to create a flexible and supportive workplace, employers that help their employees meet a dual agenda, that of taking care of family and personal responsibilities as well as achieving business objectives.

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