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. Business leaders have an opportunity to meet with U.S. Senator Al Franken to discuss federal issues that have impact on their bottom lines.



 

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