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, Greater Minnesota Coalition, and Border 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
• 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
• Support the Grand Forks Legislative team agenda.

​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 congressional leaders
• Be visible and active in local city, school and county decision making that potentially impacts the business community
• Host a joint Grand Forks and East Grand Forks City Council meeting to identify opportunities for the communities to work more closely together
• Host annual Eggs and Issues breakfast

Garth Rydland
Valley Memorial Homes
Co-Chair

Stacey Dahl
Minnkota Power Cooperative
Co-Chair