Chamber Luncheon - October 2026

11:30am | Networking.  Meal pick up.

11:45am | Program begins with introductions and announcements.

12:00pm | MN Chamber of Commerce Program and Discussion

12:45pm | Meet our new members. Member announcements (sign up when you arrive, plan for 45 seconds)

1:00pm | Meeting concludes. Stay for networking while we clean up.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Minnesota’s Economic Imperative: A blueprint for growth
The Minnesota  Chamber  of Commerce, in partnership with local chambers across Minnesota, continues to drive recommendations and strategies to improve Minnesota’s economy and create greater prosperity for all Minnesotans.
Data from the Minnesota Chamber Foundation shows that Minnesota’s economic growth is lagging the rest of the country with GDP per capital ranking 38th; labor force growth ranking 33rd and net domestic migration tanking 41st in the country.
Join us for a discussion of strategies to accelerate Minnesota’s economic growth, benefiting communities, business and citizens.

GUEST SPEAKER Jennifer Byers serves as the Vice President of Local Chamber Relations and the Executive Director of the Minnesota Chamber Foundation. She leads partnership outreach to local chambers, among other responsibilities, and has been a part of the Minnesota Chamber for more than 30 years.