Government Affairs Committee

Purpose - Provide leadership, information, and advocacy that will enhance the economic environment and represent the interests of the local business community​
Meets as needed​

Minnesota Goals

• Lead an annual business/community delegation to the legislature to meet with elected officials and key decision makers on issues impacting the Grand Forks - East Grand Forks Region.
• Organize with East Grand Forks Intergovernmental Retreat in February.
• Work with Minnesota State Chamber to provide input on issues of importance to the local business community.
• Work with Minnesota State Chamber, as a Federated Partner, Greater MN Coalition and Boarder Cities Coalition to provide input on issues of importance to the local business community. Assist in communicating their platforms back to local elected officials.
• Support the East Grand Forks legislative team agenda

North Dakota Goals

• Lead annual business/community delegation to the legislature to meet with elected officials and key decision makers on issues impacting the Grand Forks - East Grand Forks Region. March 6th & 7th, 2025.
• Conduct Legislative Forums on Saturdays during the ND Legislative sessions.
• Work with ND State Chamber to provide input on issues of importance to the local business community. Assist in communicating their platforms back to local elected officials.
• Work with Chamber Public Policy Advisors Bruce Gjovig, Lois Delmore to lead the Team GF agenda and lobbying efforts.

​Overall Goals

• Be in contact with the congressional delegation on key issues impacting the Grand Forks - East Grand Forks Region. 
• Coordinate listening sessions with business leaders and members of the congressional delegation.
• Be visible and active in local city, school and county decision making that potentially impacts the business community.
• Interface with US Chamber "Committee of 100" which our CEO serves on.
• Conduct candidate forums for school, city, county and legislative races.
• Work with local and regional business leaders to ensure the "business voice" is heard.