Economic Development

CGMC supports legislative initiatives that will enhance and expand existing economic development and redevelopment tools, and/or will establish effective new economic development tools for Greater Minnesota cities.

Advocacy Documents

2013/2014 Bills to Watch

  • SF 226/HF 329: Small business investment credit provisions modification
  • SF 240/HF 292: New jobs training program established, credit against withholding tax liability provided, accounts established, and money appropriated.
  • SF 241/HF 331: Greater Minnesota internship program establishment and appropriation

Policy Positions

Greater Minnesota Economic Development Partnership Program

The CGMC is forming a coalition of cities, businesses, chambers of commerce, economic development agencies and non-profits to advance policies that will create jobs and boost investments in rural communities.  The Economic Development Partnership Program is a great opportunity to support local job creation and market your organization.  Click here for application materials.

Links

Contact Information

Legislative Committees

Senate Jobs, Agriculture, and Rural Development Committee
Chair:  Sen. Dan Sparks (DFL-Austin)
651.296.9248
sen.dan.sparks@senate.mn

Senate Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee
Chair:  Sen. Terri Bonoff (DFL-Plymouth)
651.296.4314
sen.terri.bonoff@senate.mn

Senate Environment, Economic Development and Agriculture Budget Division
Chair: Sen. David Tomassoni (DFL-Chisholm)
651.296.8017
sen.david.tomassoni@senate.mn

House Jobs and Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee
Chair:  Rep. Tim Mahoney (DFL-St. Paul)
651.296.4277
rep.tim.mahoney@house.mn

CGMC Chairs

CGMC Lobbyists