Minnsights Blog

Grow Minnesota! conducted in-depth conversations with nearly 300 businesses in 2020, to learn what challenges and opportunities they were facing in light of the immense changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Minnesota Chamber Foundation economic dashboard is, aimed at providing real-time updates on Minnesota’s economy as the state begins to recover from the shock of COVID-19. This online portal offers indicators and analysis of employment and income, business recovery and consumer and business spending. 

Over the last five years, there is no topic that Minnesota employers have discussed more than workforce. Many struggled to find enough workers, with the right skills, in the right location, who can fulfill their business needs.

Our state and nation watched historic and tragic events unfold in Washington, D.C. last week. We discussed these events with Governor Tim Walz at our Session Priorities event, and I wanted to share the Chamber’s position on a continued pathway to a new administration.

Want to know why you should apply for Leaders Lab 2021? Hear what former participants have to say about the program.