Public Policy

Mayor To Deliver State of the City

Mayor R.T. Rybak makes his annual State of the City speech at Wednesday, March 5 at the new MacPhail Center for Music. The State of the City address is one of two major speeches delivered by the Minneapolis Mayor each year.

Mayor R.T. Rybak’s State of the City Address
11 a.m., Wednesday, March 5, 2008
MacPhail Center for Music
501 S. Second St., Minneapolis

The State of the City address will be rebroadcast on City Cable Channel 14 beginning on March 9, on Sundays 12 p.m., Mondays at 9 a.m., and Thursdays at 6 p.m. through the end of April.

House Discusses Two Sales Tax Expansion Proposals

Last week , the House Taxes Committee discussed proposals that would expand the sales tax to clothing. One of the proposals discussed, HF 2551 was laid over for possible inclusion in a tentative fourth omnibus tax bill. The second proposal, HF 2163, would not only expand the sales tax to clothing, but to some legal, repair, financial, funeral, and salon services, as well as tattoo and body piercing. HF 2163 will likely be discussed at upcoming Committee hearings.

State estimates suggest expanding the sales tax to clothing would bring in about $400 million in additional revenue , but both proposals would use the revenue to reduce the overall sales tax rate and create a clothing sales tax credit for low-income filers. During the hearing, Chairwoman Ann Lenczewski (DFL-Bloomington) suggested discussion continue after the budget forecast was released.

STEP-UP Seeks Volunteers for Mock Interviews

STEP-UP is seeking volunteers to conduct mock interviews with youth, ages 16-21.These mock interviews serve as a fun and exciting part of the work readiness training that helps prepare students for their summer jobs. Last year STEP-UP placed over 600 youth in meaningful summer jobs with 131 local employers. Their goal this year is to secure 700 summer jobs.

This is an exciting opportunity to help prepare Minneapolis youth for successful futures. Volunteers will conduct 3 interviews (10 minutes each) between 4:30 and 6:00. Afterwards, you are invited to stay for refreshments in order to provide a networking experience for our talented young people.

To participate or receive more information, contact Sara Durhman at sdurhman@achieveminneapolis.org.

STEP-UP Mock Interviews
March 24 - 26
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center, Room 103
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis

Please RSVP by Friday, March 14th and indicate which evening date(s) you are available. STEP-UP will send a confirmation email with directions and parking information.

Upcoming Events

WOW: Speed Networking
Monday, March 10, 2008 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hilton Mpls/St. Paul Airport - MOA
$25 Members/ $35 Non Members
One of our most popular events of the year, this event offers our Women’s Networking Group the chance to network one-on-one with each other in a matter of just a few minutes! Leave with many new business connections and get the chance to meet people you have always wanted to meet! register

Thank you to the event sponsor:

    

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Educational Seminar: Meet 'N Eat
Tuesday, March 11, 2008 | 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m.
Elsie's Restaurant, Bar & Bowling Center
$25 Members/ $35 Non Members
Have you ever looked at the clock and thought “How is it lunch time already? I feel like I haven’t gotten anything done!”? Join the Northeast Chamber as KT Jonas of Dale Carnegie helps us gain a better understanding of where our time is spent and develop an mindset to overcome time management obstacles, identify “time robbers” and wok more efficiently. register

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Meet the Chamber! Minneapolis
Tuesday, March 18 | 8 - 9 a.m.
Minneapolis Chamber Office
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

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Good Morning Minneapolis!
Twins Stadium Development Update
Tuesday, April 1 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Windows on Minnesota - 710 Marquette Ave
$20 Members/ $30 Non Members

Join the City of Lakes Chamber of Commerce as we receive an update from the Minnesota Twins on the stadium development in downtown Minneapolis. Come learn about what economic development projects are happening around the ballpark site and how that may impact your business in the future. register

Thank you to the sponsor:

Featured Community Event

On Thursday, March 13th, CLCC Board Member Martin Mohammed (African Chamber of Commerce) will join a a panel of experts to discuss the emerging African market. This panel will be a part of the 4th Annual Multicultural Marketing Midwest Conference at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. For more information, or if you would like to attend this conference, click on the advertisement below.

For more information on any of these events or to register
call (612) 370-9100 or visit the website at www.minneapolischamber.org
info@minneapolischamber.org

For more information on any of these events or to register
call (612) 370-9100 or visit the website at www.minneapolischamber.org
info@minneapolischamber.org