The Minnesota Legislature adjourned last Monday, leaving a trail of votes certain to impact all businesses and all Minnesotans. Governor Dayton and legislative leadership chose the path of doing business as usual. Despite our efforts to prioritize, reform and redesign operations and services, the result is more government at higher cost. We can do better! Click Here [...]
Senator Franken at work on E-Fairness
May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Commentary: Leveling the playing field for Main Street retailers Posted: 2:32 pm Mon, May 13, 2013 By Sen. Al Franken and Michael NorbyFinance and Commerce Tags: Al Franken, Amazon tax, Marketplace Fairness Act, Michael Norby, online sales tax 2:32 pm Mon, May 13, 2013 Al Franken Editor’s note: Al Franken represents Minnesota in the [...]
The Voice of Local Business speaks out on state taxes and spending
May 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Our Chamber has been working with our chamber Federation and United for Jobs in a campaign to make elected officials accountable to Minnesotans for every taxpayer dollar they spend. Here is the position we have taken: Before the Minnesota Legislature asks for one more cent from taxpayers, they need to go line-by-line through Minnesota’s budget [...]
Contact our Legislators – It makes a difference!
May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Our legislators will be home this weekend. With a little over a week to go in the 2013 Legislative Session, it is essential that you share your concerns. Time is running out! Contact our elected officials this weekend. Senator Jensen – Saturday, May 11 – 1pm-2pm – The Coffee Shop – 313 Central Avenue N., [...]
Make your membership work!
May 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As we enter the month of May with snow on the ground (again), temperatures not cooperating and the legislative process completely out of control, one has to wonder if we will ever return to normal again! When our children were small, I remember reading a book to them titled “Leo the Lop” by Stephen Cosgrove. [...]
2013 Business Awards Photos
April 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
2013 Business Awards Winners: Honorees for 2013 are: SUBWAY– Business of the Year Glenn’s Towing and Service – Small Business of the Year Bio Wood Processing – New Business Spotlight Gary Lazarz – Chamber Volunteer of the Year More photos from the event: Business Gives Honorees: Special Events Committee – Faribault Chamber: [...]
Address Spending before Proposing More Taxes.
April 24, 2013 By 1 Comment
Mike Gramse speaks up about government spending – this letter to the editor appeared in the Faribault Daily News on April 24, 2013. Learn more about how you can weigh in on this important issue on this website. www.UnitedforJobsMN.com To the Editor, My company MRG Tool and Die in Faribault was founded in 1979. [...]
Minnesota’s budget: We need your help!
April 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By David C. Olson Tax Day has come and gone. Big tax checks have been written and if Governor Dayton and the Legislature get their way, next year’s checks will be even bigger with little or no increase in the value received for your hard-earned tax dollar. The cost of running state government is mounting, [...]
Get Connected!
April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Judging by bookstore shelves, the number seven is the catch-all for self-improvement; seven of just about anything will make you better at just about everything. • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People • Seven Rules for Sustainable Communities • Seven Steps to Mastering Business Analysis • Seven Choices for Success and Significance • Seven Languages in [...]
Minnesota Health Care Exchange
March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This past week, Governor Dayton signed House File 5, which establishes a Minnesota Health Insurance Exchange. The exchange legislation enacted fails to meet reasonable standards that were necessary to craft an exchange that would meet the needs of consumers in a responsible way. This article provides the state’s exchange timeline, summarizes the law’s major point adds, [...]
