2024 Chamber Day at the Capitol

Throughout the legislative session, lawmakers will debate policies that could help or harm your business and Minnesota’s economy. Join us for Chamber Day at the Capitol and hear from key legislators on the proposals impacting your business. Employers voices are needed at the Capitol now more than ever!

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Schedule:

8:15 a.m.            Manufacturers’ Council working breakfast, Capitol Room 316

Minnesota Chamber member companies in manufacturing are automatically members of the Minnesota Manufacturers’ Council – this opportunity is exclusive to those members.

Ross Widmoyer, President and CEO, Faribault Mill, Chair, Minnesota Manufacturers Council
Laura Bordelon, Senior Vice President, Advocacy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Commissioner Matt Varilek, DEED 
Tony Kwilas, Director, Environmental Policy, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

9:30 a.m.          Check-in opens for Chamber Day at the Capitol, L’Etoile du Nord Vault

10:00 a.m.        Chamber Day at the Capitol – Welcome

          Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce  

10:05 a.m.         Worker misclassification and implementing earned sick and safe time  

Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach, Department of Labor and Industry

10:30 a.m.         Environmental permitting  

Senator Grant Hauschild
Representative Dave Lislegard (invited)

11:00 a.m.         "Hot topics" with the Chamber’s policy team

11:45 a.m.         Adjourn

 After the program adjourns, we encourage attendees to meet with their legislators. 

If you would like assistance setting up appointments, please contact Megan Newlander at mnewlander@mnchamber.com.