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Sean O'Neil

Sean O'Neil

Director of Economic Development and Research

Sean is responsible for coordinating business assistance, research and analysis, and data management efforts through the Grow Minnesota! program. Additionally, he provides staff support to the Small Business Policy Committee, which enables small businesses to play a role in shaping the Minnesota Chamber’s policy priorities.

Sean joined the Grow Minnesota! team in November 2015. Prior to joining the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, he worked for the St Anthony East and Holland Neighborhood Improvement Associations in Northeast Minneapolis where he coordinated neighborhood revitalization and community development initiatives. Sean holds a Masters of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science from Bethel University.

Sean and his wife have two young children and live in Northeast Minneapolis where they enjoy the multitude of nearby parks, arts, and wonderful restaurants. In his free time, he serves on the Board of Directors for UpWorks, is an active member of Church of the Cross in Hopkins, and loves reading and learning about American history and politics.