In an uncertain economy and tenuous political environment, there is one thing you can be certain about – the Chamber of Commerce remains committed to the long term success of your business. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will play both defense and offense on your behalf in the 2009 Legislative Session.
Our 2008 strategy is the result of input from business members across the state through meetings, polls and surveys. Before we finalize our 2009 agenda, we want to share it with you for your feedback and support.
• Despite a potential budget shortfall exceeding $2 billion, Minnesota Chamber members believe the state should operate with the revenue it has, like the rest of us do in our homes and businesses.
• We will lead an effort to address key issues in our K-12 education system, including closing the achievement gap and competing on a global level
• We will continue to carry the message that climate change solutions must not harm the economy, and that nuclear energy may provide a viable, clean alternative for base load energy.
• And achieving the greatest efficiency for every single dollar of transportation investment, as well as investing in new infrastructure with current revenue, is essentially important.
Add rising health care, energy and workers’ compensation costs just to name a few key issues, and we will have our work cut out for us. That is why your participation is so important.
For more information please contact Doug McGregor at dmcgregor@mnchamber.com or 651-292-4681.