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Voice of Business
From City Hall to Capitol Hill, we’re proud to serve as your non-partisan voice of business in the Brainerd Lakes Area. While you’re running your business, we’re at the table advocating for less burdensome taxes and regulations, connecting with elected leaders, and championing community projects. These activities are led by our Government Affairs Committee with support from the Business Champion sponsors below.
Minnesota Chamber Federation
The Brainerd Lakes Chamber is part of the Minnesota Chamber Federation, a statewide coalition of more than 50 chambers that advance a common set of legislative priorities each year. During election years, we turn our attention to helping local voters make educated choices at the polls.
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Government Affairs Events & Activities
Minnesota Chamber Session Priorities Event (January/February)
Eggs & Issues Legislative Breakfast (March/April)
Washington, DC Fly-In (June)
Business Voting Guide (semi-annual)
Candidate forums & debates (September/October)
Legislative meetings and listening sessions
Business feedback on area transportation projects
Educational workshops and webinars
Welcoming dignitaries to the Brainerd Lakes Area
Government Affairs Committee
Jim Haakonson
CliftonLarsonAllen 
Deb Holthaus
Benefit Innovations 
Ginny Knudson
BSKK Law 
David Liedl
Culver's of Baxter 
Chris Quisberg
Pequot Lakes Supervalu 
Tim Ramerth
Widseth 
Matt Seymour
Tudor Properties 
Tim Swanson
Initiative Foundation 
Bart Taylor
RiverWood Bank 
Angel Zierden
Live North MN 
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Business Champion Sponsors
- Advantage Home Pros
- American Peat Company
- Anderson Brothers
- Benefit Innovations
- Bremer Bank
- Central Choice Financial
- Central Lakes College
- CliftonLarsonAllen
- Clow Stamping Company
- Corral Auto Repair
- Crow Wing Power
- CTC
- Cub Foods
- Deerwood Bank
- Essentia Health
- GLAR
- Holden Electric Co.
- J. Hanson Real Estate Group
- Just For Kix
- Kavanaugh's Resort
- LINDAR Corporation
- Lonesome Cottage
- Magnum Research
- Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union
- Mid-Minnesota Builders Association
- Navigate North Group
- Nor-Son Construction
- Northern Pacific Center
- Party Time Rental
- Penmac Staffing Services
- Positive Realty
- RiverWood Bank
- Safari North Wildlife Park
- Widseth
- WonderTrek Children's Museum
- Woods To Water Real Estate
Contact Matt Kilian
For more info or to request help with an issue, contact Chamber President Matt Kilian.