RNC Update
CivicFeast Scheduled August 29th - September 4th
Organizations and individuals interested in participating in CivicFest: A Very Minnesota Celebration may now apply for a space in the 60,000 square-foot vendor Marketplace. The mission of the CivicFest Marketplace is to showcase a variety of products to the CivicFest audience, with an emphasis on locally produced and designed merchandise.
CivicFest, which will be held August 29 – September 4, 2008 at the Minneapolis Convention Center, is a one-of-a-kind event that will include more than 35 exhibits celebrating Minnesota and American history, democracy and the U.S. Presidency. More than 150,000 people are expected to attend CivicFest, which will be open to the general public.
To apply, vendors much complete an online application available at http://www.civicfest.com.
Chamber News
Mayors Push for Green Jobs and Manufacturing
Minneapolis and Saint Paul push for green jobs, manufacturing
Mayors R.T. Rybak of Minneapolis and Chris Coleman of Saint Paul presented an aggressive blueprint that offers strategies to expand green manufacturing opportunities in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area at a gathering of government, labor, business, academia, and environmental groups on Tuesday, April 22. The study, Making it Green in Minneapolis Saint Paul, authored by Candace Campbell of CDC Associates, looked at job growth opportunities in green building, transportation, and renewable energy sectors and found significant advantages for green manufacturing.
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City Council Takes Steps Toward Instant Runoff Voting
The Minneapolis City Council today approved two measures that bring the city closer to implementing Instant Runoff Voting for local elections. Minneapolis voters approved Instant Runoff Voting in a 2006 charter referendum. Since that time, Minneapolis staff and elected officials have been working aggressively to address the issues necessary to conduct IRV elections.
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Upcoming Events
2008 Quality of Life Awards
Tuesday, April 29 | 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
$75 Members| $85 Non-Members
Since 1991, the annual Quality of Life Awards have been presented by the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce to honor businesses and employees who have reached out and contributed to the quality of life in the community, workplace and marketplace. This year three companies will be honored for their contributions to our region. register
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Small Business Forum:
How to Create / Update an Employee Handbook
Tuesday, May 13 | 8 - 9:30 a.m
The Depot
$25 Members| $35 Non-Members
Join the Chamber as we review the process a small business should take to create or update an employee handbook. This seminar will focus on required inclusions, what is strongly recommended to be included, and other things to consider regarding the process. Panelists will include Michael Minenko, Minenko & Hoff PA, Ben Sjkold, Skjold Barthel, and Steve Murphy, Winmark Business Solutions. Bring your questions, and find out what steps you need to know to do create an employee handbook and training program for your new employees. register
Thank you to the sponsor:
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Governmental Forum: Sen. Norm Coleman
Update from Washington
Friday, May 16 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
TRIA Orthopaedic Center
Members Free | $15 Non-Members
Senator Coleman will be sharing with us his unique perspective of the happenings in Washington D.C. and the outlook for the Congress. Senator Coleman’s first priority in Washington is getting things done for Minnesota, especially in the areas of energy independence, health care reform and economic and job growth. In addition, we will hear the Senator’s thoughts on the national foreclosure crisis, its impacts to Minnesota, and what is being done in Washington to address this issue. register
Thank you to the sponsor:
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Meet the Chamber! Minneapolis
Tuesday, May 20 | 8 - 9 a.m.
Minneapolis Chamber Conference Room
Free
Join us for Meet the Chamber, designed to give you an overview of the Chamber. New members, new employees and those who would like to gain a better understanding of what the Chamber can do for your business are encouraged to attend. register
Thank you to the sponsors:
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UpSwing Business EXPO
Wednesday, May 28 | 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Ballroom - Golden Valley
FREE with Business Card
UpSwing Business EXPO is networking event & mini-trade show for leaders of companies in a variety of industries. An average of 500 to 700 business professionals are at each event. The UpSwing Business EXPO is held 5 times per year. As an attendee you are welcome to attend the UpSwing and the entrance fee is just your business card. Sharp UpSwing is committed to providing a high quality networking event for everyone.
For more information, click here.
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For more information on any of these events or to register
call (612) 370-9100 or visit the website at www.minneapolischamber.org
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