Friday, April 20, 2007

Check out the Chamber

I hope this e-mail finds you enjoying the change of seasons as spring is upon us. We are well into what we believe to be a great year for CHC and our clients.

Today I want to share with you a personal opportunity that I have had the last few months....I was selected to participate in a MN Chamber Leadership program for Minnesota executives. We have done five 2-day sessions around the state, with industry leaders and elected officials to really study and analysis the economy of Minnesota- industry needs, regulations., workforce issues, taxes, incentives, global competition. We looked at health care, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, tourism, financial services...etc. We had access to top executives of some of Minnesota's largest employers and some amazing, steady on-going family businesses. It has been AMAZING!

Main points I have learned: 1) This is a GREAT state to be back as a resident of and business owner in and 2) it is only good for business in my opinion because we have an AMAZINGLY effective and knowledgeable state Chamber. It is SO important to have the business community heard in St. Paul and no organization could do better.

As a member, supporter and all around fan. I wanted to ask you to consider a MN Chamber membership if CH Consulting does not already have one. You can learn more about the Chamber and their Leadership Program at www.mnchamber.com or click here for an application brochure.

OK...so there is a small contest amongst the leaders for new members, so let me know if you are going to sign up....contest aside, I'm happy to share more on the Leadership experience and what else I have had access to with this group if you want to discuss it. I hope that you will consider a partnership with this important business advocacy group.

Best wishes for a happy spring!

Christa