2026 Chamber Day at the Capitol

Tell legislators what's important to your business!
Join fellow Burnsville Chamber members and staff for the Minnesota Chamber’s 2026 Chamber Day at the Capitol. This is a pivotal event during a legislative session, where you can learn and share input while policies impacting your business are being developed. 

• Hear insights on critical legislation impacting your business
• Join other employers in advocating for a stronger business climate
• Engage directly with legislators
• Ensure policymakers understand the real-world effects of their decisions
• Help shape policies that foster growth and opportunity for all Minnesota businesses

Your voice is needed now more than ever!

Agenda

10:00 a.m.       Day at the Capitol registration and networking

10:30 a.m.       Welcome
Doug Loon, President and CEO, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

10:35 a.m.       Tax conformity
The administration’s approach on federal tax conformity and the direction and development of the topic at the legislature.
Commissioner Paul Marquart, Minnesota Department of Revenue

11:00 a.m.       House and Senate Leadership discussion
Senator Nick Frentz, Assistant Majority Leader, Minnesota Senate
Representative Harry Niska, Minnesota House of Representatives

11:30 a.m.       Elections
Perspectives on the 2026 elections landscape, including key dynamics at the Capitol and what business leaders should be watching as the cycle unfolds.
Torey Van Oot, Axios Twin Cities

12:00 p.m.      Closing remarks and lunch

12:30 p.m.      Shuttle provided for visits to the Legislators / Capitol
 

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