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it r] Connect with Legislators State economy slowly picks up The Elk River Chamber Government Relations Minnesota's economy is growing slowly, and many companies still face a Committee invites you to meet your newly elected shortage of skilled workers, according to preliminary analysis of Grow state legislators and share your top business Minnesota! visits for 2011-2012 program year. priorities. Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is a partner in Grow Minnesota!, Wednesday, December 19 the Minnesota Chamber's distinctive program that focuses on job 8:00 a.m. retention and creation. Face-to-face conversations were conducted with Granite Shores Community Room nearly 750 businesses across the state; 35 percent were with companies 633 Main Street, Elk River visited previously. No RSVP needed to attend. The good news is that sales and profitability were up among the Newly elected legislators Senator Mary Kiffmeyer, companies visited. The percent of companies reporting employment Representative Nick Zerwas and Representative growth has increased in each of the past three years. At the same time, David Fitzsimmons from District 30 have been companies still reported problems in recruiting employees this past year. invited. "The economy was stronger the first part of the year than it now is," said The legislators will meet local business leaders to Bill Blazer, senior vice president of public affairs and business hear their priorities before heading to St. Paul for the development. "Concern about unresolved tax and spending issues in the 2013 legislative session that begins on Tuesday, United States, including Minnesota, and Europe, along with anxiety over January 8. Let your voice be heard! health care and energy costs and skilled workers shortages, may be holding us back, potentially creating a perfect storm." The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce annual The Grow Minnesota! findings bolster the Minnesota Chamber's agenda Session Priorities dinner is Wednesday, January 9, for the 2013 Legislature, especially in its efforts to distinguish Minnesota 2013 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Saint Paul as the skilled workforce state. "We led several initiatives this past year to RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd. identify why Minnesota employers continue to be challenged in finding qualified workers," he said. "We are ready to advance a comprehensive This high profile reception and dinner has a typical higher ed and workforce policy next year at the Capitol." sell out crowd of over 1,500 business leaders, elected officials, association representatives and If you'd like a Grow Minnesota! visit, contact Debbi Rydberg at(763)441- local chambers of commerce. A traditional program 3110. features the legislative leadership providing their views on the top priorities for the upcoming session. Rer. ,Jm MN Chamber of Co-hmerce Business News, November 2012 The Governor is invited to present the Administration's priorities for the upcoming year and " , i the Chamber's policy agenda on key business WHAT BUSINESSES ARE:SAY�N�7 issues are introduced. i i 7. 0 report higher sales 4:00-5:30 p.m. Presentation of Priorities j .71550/5:00 p.m. Reception 0 report increased profitability 6:45 p.m. Opening Address " 7:00-8:00 p.m. Dinner /147%. report employment growth,"up from 27%in 2009-2010 8:00-9:00 p.m. Program 732% lan to expand within the next two years The Elk River Chamber has a table reserved for tt. event. Call (763)441-3110 to register by January 4 Businesses" look to .expand in existing communities (69°/0) or in t !Minnesota(13%) 0' report problems in recruiting employees SAVE THE DATE !For businesses looking to expand outside Minnesota, they most !s !frequently cite: better serving a distant market and/or to access workers Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol Wednesday March 13 9:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m. at St. Paul RiverCentre More information available in January CI Mission Statement: The Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is the single organization that advocates,educates,and promotes area business. The Chamber builds dynamic relationships by connecting members to each other,the community and government.