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. 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. 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. 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.

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Clean air and a sound environment are vital to all Minnesotans and especially to the business community. But it’s detrimental to the state’s vitality if Minnesota businesses are placed at an economic disadvantage with their competitors in the national and global marketplaces.

Businesses of all types and sizes identify problems associated with the state’s environmental permitting system – an important element of economic development. In general, what takes months in other states can take multiple years in Minnesota. 

It’s also misguided and unrealistic to believe that Minnesota can singularly reduce greenhouse gases without affecting the livelihood of all Minnesotans. Cap-and-trade legislation is intended to gradually reduce the amount of greenhouse gases from air emissions and to use a trading market among businesses to minimize their costs. We oppose putting Minnesota on an island and oppose any system specific to the state and/or region. A cap-and-trade program must be addressed on national and international levels.

2010 Legislative Priorities

We will ensure that the report ordered by the 2009 Legislature will result in legislation that streamlines, shortens the timeline and reduces the cost of environmental permitting. 

We oppose any state-specific or region-specific proposals for a cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions.

2009 Legislative Accomplishments

We led efforts to pass a requirement for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to report back to the Legislature on options to reduce the cost of, and timetable for, environmental permitting.

We defeated several measures, including:

Chair: Eric Yost, Hutchinson Technology, Inc.
Staff: Tony Kwilas, (651) 292-4668, tkwilas@mnchamber.com

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