CHAMBER EVENTS
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SEPTEMBER 21: ANNUAL MEETING AND ISSUE CONFERENCE
2010-2011 WEBINAR SERIES
FOR SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER 19: WASTE WISE ANNUAL MEETING
Registration for these events can be made online at www.mnchamber.com unless otherwise noted. For questions, contact Lisa Engdahl at (651) 292-4699, (800) 821-2230 or lengdahl@mnchamber.com.
ANNUAL MEETING AND ISSUE CONFERENCE
 Amy Walter |
 Stuart Rothenberg |
 David Osborne |
Shaping Minnesota’s future: Delivering greater value for your tax dollar
Featuring national political analysts: Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Issue Conference - 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Annual Meeting Luncheon - Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Saint Paul RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul
Luncheon speakers: Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg, nationally known political analysts, will share their insights on the direction of the country as they preview the midterm national elections and their impact on Minnesota’s gubernatorial and legislative races. Walter, named one of the top 50 journalists by Washingtonian magazine, was recognized as one of the most powerful people in politics by George magazine for her insights into the mechanics that make the political machine run. Rothenberg is an editor, publisher and political analyst best known for his nonpartisan political newsletter, The Rothenberg Political Report.
The Annual Meeting will provide an insiders’ perspective on the midterm elections and their impact on the direction of the country. This event will also recognize member volunteers and thank those who have made a difference in the organization throughout the years. The 2009-2010 Chair of the Board Dave McMillan, Minnesota Power, will hand the leadership to 2010-2011 Chair of the Board, Andrea Walsh, HealthPartners. The new Board of Directors and committee leadership will be introduced.
The Issue Conference will focus on how the Minnesota Chamber will be engaged in advancing strategies to make state government more efficient in its delivery of programs and services. Findings of the annual Minnesota Business Barometer will set the stage for a discussion on spending reform and service redesign. The Chamber will present a four-part strategy for government redesign and reform, and a panel of local government officials will share steps they have taken to gain efficiencies. The Chamber also will share findings from a survey on public employee compensation and teachers’ contracts. The session will conclude with a keynote speech by David Osborne, author, “Reinventing Government: How The Entrepreneurial Spirit Is Transforming The Public Sector.”
BEST RATE! Annual Meeting Luncheon and Issue Conference: Members $159, Nonmembers $259
Issue Conference Only: Members $139, Nonmembers $239
Lunch Only: Members $48, Nonmembers $68
Corporate Tables of 10: Members $480, Nonmembers $680
Members purchasing a table of 10 who plan to attend issue conference: $110 per person
Cancellations must be received by September 13, 2010. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after this date or for any un-cancelled reservations. Substitutions are accepted.
Premier Sponsor |
Event Sponsors Best Buy Company, Inc. Doherty Employer Services HealthPartners LarsonAllen, LLC Minnesota Power Public Affairs Company State Farm Companies Target Wells Fargo Xcel Energy |
Lunch Sponsors Campbell Mithun Ecolab, Inc. Himle Horner, Inc. Minnesota Chamber Business Services Tunheim Partners United State Steel MN Ore Operations U.S. Bank Weber Shandwick |
2010 WEBINAR SCHEDULE - SEPTEMBER
Economic Recovery: Is it real?
September 14, 2010
As we enter into fall, are businesses really seeing signs of economic recovery? Are they ahead of last year? As a follow-up to the webinar held in March, listen in as Grow Minnesota! leadership provide the latest reconnaissance on business conditions from around the state and offers some insight to where things are headed.
You’ll hear Bill Blazar, senior vice president, public affairs and business development, talk about what Minnesota businesses are reporting statewide via recent Grow Minnesota! business retention visits. A panel of local chamber of commerce and business development executives from across the state will report on conditions in their communities. At the end of the hour, you’ll have first hand information on how recovery is progressing statewide.
Speaker:
Toby Madden, regional economist, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Panelists:
Lisa Heyesen, director of business development, APEX, Northeast Region
Lori Paris, executive director, Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce, Northwest Region
Julie Rath, economic development specialist, Redwood Area Development Corporation, Southwest Region
Jennifer Gale, Jennifer Gale, president, River Heights Chamber of Commerce, Progress Plus, Metro Region
Della Schmidt, president, Winona Area Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Region
Coni McKay, executive director, Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, Central Region
Sponsored by:
How to Make the Most of your Minnesota Chamber Membership
September 28, 2010
Whether you’ve been a member for 10 days or 10 years, we invite you to learn more about the value a Minnesota Chamber membership provides and how we can plug you and others from your company into our activities. Our menu of benefits has increased tremendously over the years – find out how you can take full advantage of everything your membership has to offer.
David Olson, president, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
For a full list of webinars, click here.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer
For more information on this webinar, please contact:
Lisa Engdahl, (651) 292-4699
lengdahl@mnchamber.com
www.mnchamber.com
2010 Waste Wise Annual Meeting
Tuesday, October 19
11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Mall of America, Bloomington
Visit our website for more information.
Keynote speaker: Lydell Newby, manager of environmental services for Mall of America (MOA). He will present on sustainability initiatives at MOA and will give a tour of its state-of-the-art recycling facility. Also, learn what Minnesota Waste Wise member Murphy Warehouse is doing to reduce costs and protect the environment.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event. Contact Kate Worley at kworley@mnchamber.com or (651) 292-4662 for more information.
