Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

The Minnesota Chamber's Environmental Sustainability Foundation helps businesses become more efficient, less wasteful and more competitive. And we're grateful for our volunteer leaders who help guide the Sustainability Foundation, like Chrissie Walsh of Georg Fischer Building Flow Solutions Americas. Click to read more! https://lnkd.in/gwGvhiAZ

Listen to this week's Minnesota Business Podcast to hear DEED's Greg Norfleet discuss what businesses need to know about the upcoming PFML program that launches January 1, 2026. https://lnkd.in/g3QmYqR8

Waste Wise's MNimize program is celebrating its third anniversary this October with the MNimize Fall Food Tour, a month-long event spotlighting restaurants across Hennepin County that are taking action to reduce single-use plastics and embrace more sustainable operations. Visit https://lnkd.in/g2GzpgDA to see participating food service businesses and ways to enter into prize drawings!

Starting January 1, 2026, Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program goes into effect, and now is the time to prepare. https://lnkd.in/gEDu4_-f The 2025 Workplace Compliance Conference is designed for business leaders to: ✅ Understand the full scope of PFML requirements, including eligibility, timelines and administrative responsibilities. ✅ Experience a live demonstration of the PFML website from DEED. ✅ Gain practical insights and strategies to keep your organization compliant and ready for 2026.

Happy #SupportYourLocalChamber day to all of our local chamber partners! Thank you for your work advancing important initiatives at the Capitol and your support of businesses around the state!

In addition to the Chamber's Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) preparation toolkit, the Minnesota Chamber is releasing two new guides to help businesses comply with the state's mandatory PFML law that takes effect January 1, 2026. View both new guides - as well as other critical resources for employers - at mnchamber.com/paidleave

Hello Friends! It was an exciting moment to announce this year’s winner of the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota contest during our 2025 Manufacturers’ Summit. From aerospace innovation to rugged defense vehicles, this year’s finalists showcased the best of Minnesota’s manufacturing talent and creativity. After tens of thousands of votes poured in from across the state, I was proud to crown Polaris and their MRZR Alpha as this year’s winner – a product built in Roseau that helps protect and serve allied forces around the world. Join me in congratulating Polaris Inc., our finalists and all the nominations for amazing and cool things made right here in Monnesota. The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is proud to be the state’s manufacturing association and lead the celebration of those who create! Cheers to all of you and for your support. Check out this week’s Friday Five blog and today’s Minnesots Business Podcast for the latest business news! Enjoy the weekend, Doug https://lnkd.in/gGrm7CzD

Manufacturing plays a vital role in Minnesota’s economy, yet the sector faces a combination of factors that make it among the most expensive and complex industries in which to operate.    Read the third article in our series that takes a closer look at the numbers and stories behind this essential industry - and why its impact matters to every corner of Minnesota. This article examines recent survey findings on manufacturing costs in Minnesota and highlights several areas where the state has experienced an erosion of affordability in recent years.  https://lnkd.in/g-FWP9Ua

The Minnesota Chamber continues to cement itself as the premier association for manufacturers with the Manufacturers' Summit and the #CoolestThingMN award this week.  As a part of the Summit, roundtable discussion opportunities were offered exclusively for manufacturers to connect with their peers and discuss solutions on key manufacturing issues. Manufacturing leaders from across Minnesota had the opportunity to attend roundtable sessions focused on specific topics. https://lnkd.in/eXTA-reB

The Minnesota Chamber Foundation thrives with the support of dedicated volunteer leaders. Among them is Sam Holsen, MBA of Xcel Energy. Click below to learn more about Sam and his work at both Xcel and in his role on the Minnesota Chamber Foundation Board.  https://lnkd.in/gYvwQHGN