Government Affairs

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

From transportation to tax reform, the St. Cloud Area Chamber is the voice of the business community to local, state, and federal elected officials. The Chamber’s Government Affairs Division communicates the key business needs to our elected officials.

Chamber members and their employees are encouraged to participate in the Government Affairs Division of the Chamber. For more information, contact Julie Lunning at
(320) 656-3804 or email jlunning@stcloudareachamber.com. 

CURRENT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

• As a Minnesota Chamber Federation Partner, we support these statewide priorites                     Minnesota Chamber Federation Launches Legislative Agenda

PAST LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

• State budget
• Climate Change
• Local Option Sales tax
• Energy

EVENTS

• Candidate Forums
• St. Cloud Goes to Washington, D.C.      
• Evening at the Capital
• Legislative Kick-off and Wrap-up
• Legislative Forums
• Meet & Greets

ENCOURAGE YOUR CO-WORKERS TO VOTE

In 2016, Minnesota was #1 in the country in voter participation. Help us return to this standing in 2024! Encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to educate themselves and vote to influence change in our business community. Visit the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Vote for Jobs website to register to vote, check your registration status, find your polling location, and more. 

MEMBER TESTIMONIAL

“I am grateful to the Chamber for hosting events where I can speak to our elected officials so easily and often.”

Larry Logeman, Executive Express