State Connections

Governor Pawlenty is coming to town next week to speak at our chamber breakfast meeting: BOB Marshall.

Two weeks ago, a joint legislative committee from St. Paul held public listening meetings at SMSU. The following week, Minnesota Education Commissioner Shirley Seagren held a meeting at the Marshall High School.

Also a couple of weeks ago, chamber and business leaders met with Congressman Collin Peterson about the national economy and an interesting piece of legislation commonly referred to as "Card Check."

At face value one would come to believe that our Chamber of Commerce and community have a bit of political muscle to get these folks to town.

While this may or may not be accurate, what really needs to be acknowledged are the efforts the folks at the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce have made on our behalf to help make these meetings happen. That's right! These meetings would not have taken place had it not been for their influence and our positive working relationship.

Thanks Minnesota State Chamber for your hard work on our behalf!