Minnsights Blog

Recently, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce celebrated Manufacturing Month with its annual Manufacturers’ Summit. Manufacturing leaders from across the state heard from renowned speakers like Jay Timmons, President and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, and Michael Happe, President and CEO and Winnebago Industries. 

The Minnesota Chamber’s voting record includes votes from both the 2021 and 2022 sessions. These combined voting records allow readers to see the entire scope of the biennium and the key votes for the business community in an election year.

Pay transparency is when an employer is open and clear about pay for jobs at the organization and why people are paid what they’re paid.

Minnesota’s taxes on private sector job creators and higher income taxpayers are higher than most other states. The gap between Minnesota and peer and neighboring states is wide, and getting wider. In the last two years, 27 states have reduced taxes and rates to make their states more attractive for investment and talent.