Legislative Breakfast Series- Economics of 2014

Economics of 2014:  How will the business community fare?

Join us on Friday, January 17th to hear from Minnesota’s State Economist, Dr. Laura Kalambokidis on the economic realities for business growth in 2014.  Will exporting increase?  How many jobs will be created and in what industries?  What issues will businesses face to grow and expand their companies?   
 
Dr. Kalambokidis took over responsibilities in July 2013 for developing twice-yearly revenue and economic forecasts and quarterly revenue updates.  She is also a Professor of Applied Economics and an Extension Economist at the University of Minnesota, where she teaches Public Finance and does research on a range of federal and state tax policy issues.  Prior to joining the University of Minnesota, Dr. Kalambokidis served as a financial economist in the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Tax Analysis.  She has a B.S. in Economics from the University of Minnesota and a PhD. in Economics from the University of Michigan


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The Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce introduces the 2013-2014 Legislative Breakfast Series. In preparation of the upcoming legislative session, the Chamber offers real-time information and resources on a number of issues important to your business. These breakfasts are designed for business community members to hear first-hand from lawmakers and industry experts on how legislation within all levels of government will affect their businesses' bottom line, job creation, growth and expansion. Members can also communicate their concerns, comments and questions.

What's your top issue challenging the growth and expansion of your business? Taxes? Increased Business Regulations? Health Care? Minimum Wage Increases? Transportation? Education and Skilled Workforce? Immigration Reform?
 

The Series offers members a total ten programs held on the third Friday of each month, October 2013 through June 2014 from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. at The Commons on Marice in Eagan. Investment is $25 per event or purchase a Series pass for $200 and save. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with a breakfast buffet and the program begins promptly at 8:00 a.m.

Sponsorship opportunities available.  Please contact Jessy Annoni at 651.288.9202 or jannoni@dcrchamber.com for more information.