TwinWest Podcast - Twin Cities, Minnesota Area Business Issues

3rd District Congressional candidate debate, hosted by TwinWest (1:21:35)

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:58:12 PST

On August 21, 2008, Minnesota’s 3rd Congressional District candidates meet for their first public debate at General Mills headquarters to field questions about energy, health care, education and more. Hosted by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, the event is the public’s first opportunity to compare and contrast David Dillon (IP), Ashwin Madia (DFL) and Erik Paulsen (R) in person.

2007-08 Legislative Session Wrap-up (10:41)

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:24:32 PDT

Meet Bruce Nustad in Less than Five Minutes (4:37)

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Wed, 28 May 2008 08:45:56 PDT

What does new chamber president Bruce Nustad have in store for TwinWest? Brian Oates welcomes Bruce to discuss first impressions and how to bring TwinWest to the next level through membership and political advocacy goals, and capitalizing on new business

TwinWest - Conversations: TwinWest's Podcast

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 12:02:26 PDT

TwinWest's February Legislative Breakfast: Session Preview Featuring House Minority Leader Marty Seifert and House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher (53:13)

TwinWest January Legislative Breakfast featuring David Olson and Dan McElroy

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:23:41 PST

Shortages of employees in the United States of America are growing, while the demand for skilled laborers is on the rise. TwinWest's January Legislative Breakfast featured David Olson (Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, MnSCU) and Dan McElroy (DEED), who addr

TwinWest's September Legislative Breakfast: Minnesota's Transportation Future (49:25)

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:21:48 PST

Every morning, area commuters are reminded that Minnesota has a transportation problem. Find out the facts about Minnesota’s growing transportation crisis from Bob McFarland, assistant commissioner at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT);

TwinWest's October Legislative Breakfast featuring Mike Ciresi, Jim Cohen and Al Franken (57:27)

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 07:19:22 PST

Do you know where the candidates stand on issues important to your business? TwinWest's October Legislative Breakfast held on Friday, October 5, featured Minnesota's DFL U.S. Senate candidates Mike Ciresi, Jim Cohen and Al Franken in a forum discussing th

Hispanic Marketing in Minnesota

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 13:07:00 PDT

Should your business expand into the state's growing Hispanic market? Juan Ramirez of Grupo Avance gives an overview of what your company will need to consider before making this exciting move.

TwinWest's April Legislative Breakfast featuring Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:24:39 PDT

How can Minnesota stay competitive in the changing face of education? At TwinWest’s Legislative Breakfast on April 20, 2007, Gov. Tim Pawlenty explains his "World-Class Students" initiative. He also discusses how the country's growth is affecting our so

Why Not Raise Taxes?

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Tue, 05 Jun 2007 09:22:49 PDT

Why is it so important for Minnesota to keep a lid on taxes? Charlie Weaver, executive chair of the Coalition of Minnesota Businesses and director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, explains why our state’s economic viability depends on making smart

Do the Math (8:57)

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:14:55 PDT

Charlie Weaver, executive director of Minnesota Business Partnership, discusses education funding in Minnesota. He talks about the history of education funding on the federal, state and local levels, along with the formulas used to determine how much fund

Minnesota Tax Revenues

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:24:31 PDT

Charlie Weaver, executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, discusses how Minnesota has been seeing revenue growth without having to raise taxes. He also talks about how the legislature didn't cut the budget, but prioritized and actually spe

Property Tax Reform

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:23:03 PDT

Charlie Weaver, executive director of the Minnesota Business Partnership, discusses Minnesota property tax reforms. He speaks about how both homeowners and business owners are affected by the positive and negative aspects of recent reforms. He touches on

Why Manufacturing is Important in Minnesota

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:34:41 PDT

Mark Loftus, Director of Business Development for the State of Minnesota speaks about why manufacturing is important to Minnesota. He discusses what kinds of companies are based in Minnesota and why they are staying. Manufacturing is giving Minnesota a

TwinWest Votes

Your (optional) podcast author email address (TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 09:33:19 PDT

Jason Flohrs, Director of Government Affairs, speaks about the upcoming November elections and why businesses should pay attention. He suggests that the first step comes on Election Day, and if voters come prepared they can make Minnesota businesses more