Business leaders have an opportunity to meet with U.S. Senator Al Franken to discuss federal issues that have impact on their bottom lines. Governor Tim Pawlenty salutes manufacturers at the annual Minnesota Manufacturers' Summit. The Manufacturers' Summit was held on October 20 at the Hilton Minneapolis. Scott Wise, CEO of Polaris advances his priorities with Governor Tim Pawlenty. Business leaders gain firsthand access with key policy-makers at Minnesota Chamber events. Jeff Baumer with i:SPACE Furniture, Minnetonka, gets an up-close look at logging during a forestry tour hosted by UPM-Blandin Paper Company as part of Leadership Minnesota. Dave McMillan of Minnesota Power, Duluth and 2009-2010 Chair of the Minnesota Chamber Board, recognizes outgoing Chair Ginny Morris of Hubbard Radio, Minneapolis. Joe Swedberg of Hormel Foods Corporation, Austin, receives the Spirit of Minnesota Award. 'Joe is the consummate volunteer,' said Ginny Morris of Hubbard Radio, Minneapolis, 2008-2009 Chair of the Minnesota Chamber Board.



 

Archived Presentations

Fall Conference
September 23-25, 2009, Grand View Lodge, Brainerd

Minnesota business and the Washington agenda
Presntation by: Doug Loon, vice president, regional affairs & advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Federal Health Care hand-out 1
Federal Health Care hand-out 2
Business Community National Health Care Sign On Letter
Card Check hand-out 1
Card Check hand-out 2
Going Green Alone
Web Resources
Economic Impacts of the “Buy American” Provision
Presentation by: Graham Rush, Canadian Consulate
Buy American - General Background
Canada Minnesota trade
Chamber Net Break-out Session
Presntation by: Miranda Anderson, Brainerd Lakes Chamber & Todd Froemming, Syvantis Technologies
Chamber Net hand-out 1
Sample: Chamber Net Orientation Meeting
Sample: Chamber Net Promotion
Sample: Chamber Net Assignments
Sample: Lead Tracking Business Exchange
Increase the Value of Membership in a Challenging Economy
Presentation by: Cathi Hight, Hight Performance Group, Inc.

Mini Institute
June 4, 2009, St. Cloud Civic Center, St. Cloud

Card check and other key federal issues
Presntation by: Doug Loon, vice president, regional affairs & advocacy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Powerpoint Presentation
The Wall Street Journal Article: Card Check
Effectively using social media in your chamber
Miranda Anderson, communication & events director, Brainerd Lakes Chamber

Fall Conference
September 17-19, 2008, Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge, Grand Rapids

Plan for Education Reform: Outcomes and Funding
Presntation by: David C. Olson, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Conserving and reducing: tips to reduce waste & conserve energy in your office and for your meetings
Presntation by: Kate Worley, Minnesota Waste Wise
ChamberNet: The launch of the chambers statewide networking brand
Presntation by: Lisa Paxton, Brainerd Lakes Chamber
ChamberNet Guidelines
ChamberNet Graphic Standards

Mini Institute
June 12, 2008, St. Cloud Civic Center and Best Western Kelly Inn

Accounting for Non Accountants
Presented By: Ed McMillian, CPA, CAE
Membership In-Depth: Recruiting
Hand-out - Seven Reasons Why Being a Chamber Member is a Wise Investment
Hand-out - Seven Stages of Sales Cycle
Hand-out - Overcoming Objections
Hand-out - How Website Usability Impacts Member Recruitment
Presented By: Melissa Vacek, director of membership, Bemidji Area Chamber; Carol Wenner, membership coordinator, Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber
Meeting Facilitation
Hand-out - Meeting Facilitation
Presented By: Bruce Nustad, president, TwinWest Chamber
Event Planning Tips & Tricks
Presented By: Debbi Ryberg, Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber
Driving Traffic to Your Website
Presented By: Miranda Anderson, communications & events director, Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Preventing Fraud & Embezzlement
Presented By: Ed McMillian, CPA, CAE
The 9 Steps to Success Workshop
Presented By: Dawn Zimmerman, executive director, The Brian Klinefelter Foundation

Annual Meeting
February 12-14, 2008, Crowne Plaza Hotel St. Paul-Riverfront

Best ideas in membership
Handout - 2008 Membership Committee Agreement Form
Presented By: Kari Switala, membership director, Burnsville Chamber
The small chamber office: Utilizing your resources
Presented By: Deb McMillan, executive director, Chaska Chamber
Political Action: Building the war chest for this fall
Presented By: Mike Franklin, director, Energy & Elections Policy and Political Action Committee, Minnesota Chamber
Best ideas in non-dues revenue
Presented By: Amanda Franklin, director of community affairs, Dakota County Regional Chamber
Driving traffic to your Web site
Hand-out - blogging
Presented By: Miranda Anderson, communication & events director, Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Brian Olson, communications director, Rochester Chamber
Crying All the Way to the Bank
Article - Crying All the Way to the Bank
Presented By: Chris Mead, senior vice president, American Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)

Fall Conference
September 19-21, 2007, The Lodge on Lake Detroit

Innovations in communications and social media
Presented By: David Krejci, vice president, interactive and emerging media, Weber Shandwick
Email communication
Presented By: Ryan Benbo, account supervisor, Weber Shandwick & Ryan May, marketing manager, BAE Systems
Media relations
Presented By: Sandy Forstner, Austin Area Chamber
Visitor guides & toursim publications
Presented By: Jennifer Severson, Greater Stillwater Area Chamber & Lisa Paxton, Brainerd Lakes Chamber
Turning advocacy into membership
Presented By: Della Schmidt, Winona Area Chamber
Board governance
Board governance powerpoint presentation
Board governance-Board responsibilities
Presented By: Jennifer Gale, River Heights Chamber
Membership trends
Presented By: Mary Claire Olson, Minneapolis Regional Chamber
Engaging minority business in your chamber
Presented By: Ken Warner, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber & Darlene Macklin, Worthington Area Chamber
Minnesota College Access Network
Presented By: Jennifer Godinez, MN College Access Network
State and federal business community priorities
Presented By: Doug Loon, U.S. Chamber

Mini Institute
June 14, 2007, Holiday Inn

Demonstrating and communicating the value of membership
Presented By: Lori Paris, Bemidji Area Chamber
Sucession planning for your Chamber
Leadership Succession Plan
Succession planning-Position Profile
Presented By: Vicki Stute, St. Paul Area Chamber
Tips for successful email communication
Presented By: Julie Zuehlke, Words For Sale
Hiring based on attitude and behavior
Presented By: Jennifer Stottler, Doherty Employment Group
Regionalization of Chambers
Handout - Regionalization of Chambers
Presented By: Ruthe Batulis, Northern Dakota County Chambers & Daron Van Helden, Burnsville Chamber
Networking events - are Chambers behind the times?
Handout - Chamber Executive article
Presented By: David Martin & Nicole Paczkowski, Fargo Moorhead Chamber
Toursim marketing
Presented By: Carol Schultz, Shakopee Area Chamber
The new political landscape - how are we connecting with newly elected officials?
Top 10 Ways to Connect With New Legislators
Presented By: Jason Flohrs, TwinWest Chamber & Sandra Westerman, St. Paul Area Chamber
Board Member to Exec: what can we learn?
Presented By: Ken Warner, Willmar Lakes Area Chamber
Tips and tricks in selling memberships
Presented By: Kerry Holubar, Brainerd Lakes Area Chambers
Creating and selling sponsorship packages
Presented By: Bruce Nustad, Twin Cities North Chamber
Efficient, productive and engaging board meetings
Presented By: Dan Schenken, The Chamber - Grand Forks & East Grand Forks

Annual Meeting
February 7-9, 2007, Grand View Lodge

Are You Using Member Intelligence
Presented By: Cathleen Hight, Kaizen Consultant, Hight Performance Group, Inc.
How to Recruit and Keep Your Best Volunteers
Presented By: Cathleen Hight, Kaizen Consultant, Hight Performance Group, Inc.
Local Chamber Benefits Survey
Presented By: Jim Fries, Consultant, Stanton Group

Miscellaneous Presentations

The "Next Generation" Chamber: Are You Ready?
Presented By: Keith Woods, CEO, North Coast Builders Exchange Senior Advisor on Chamber Trends, California Chamber of Commerce
Building a Strategy for Taking Member Services Online
Marianne Virgili, CCE, Glenwood Springs, Chamber Resort Association
New Economic Engines for Rural America
Mark Drabenstott, Vice President & Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City

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