Government Affairs Committee

The Government Affairs committee serves the interests of the regional business community by:

  • Facilitating member communication with state and local officials through regular conference calls and breakfast programs
  • Becoming involved in addressing local business issues at a policy level
  • Position statements on key local, regional, and state issues

Chair: Meghan McDaniel, Flint Hills Resources

Meeting Details:
3rd Friday of every month
7:30 am
DCR Chamber of Commerce offices

Legislative Wrap Up Breakfast

 

7:30-9:00 am

Thursday, May 29, 2008

 

Mendakota Country Club

2075 Mendakota Drive, Mendota Heights

 

$25 Members

$30 Non Members

Registration form here>

   
January 2008 Eggs & Issues Breakfast
   
February 12

Session Priorities Event

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
   
March 5 Business Day at the Capitol
   
March 21

Tax Policy

Dave Dederichs, Manager, Fiscal and Labor/Management Policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the state budget deficit and how that is going to impact the business community in terms of taxes (i.e. business property tax, fourth income tax bracket, capital equipment, single sales, etc.).

   
April 18

Subject: Energy

John Hofland, Flint Hills Resources

John will discuss how changes in energy policy will impact the revinery. The emphasis on greening and alternate fuels will impact business.

   
May 29

Legislative Wrap Up Event

Mendakota Country Club, Mendota Heights

2008 Legislative Conference Calls

DCR will again participate in the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Legislative Conference Call Series. The half hour calls provide an update on the most current business issues at the Capitol and provide the opportunity for local chambers to ask questions. All calls will take place on Friday mornings at the DCR Chamber office from 7:30-8:00 am. Please remember these calls are for DCR or Minnesota Chamber members only.  The conference call series is not available to elected officials.

February 22

March 7

March 14

April 4

April 11

April 18

May 2

May 9

May 16

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