Keynote Speaker followed by a panel of experts
COMMISSIONER SHAWNTERA HARDY
DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
As Commissioner of the state's principal economic development agency, she is focused on:
creating jobs, promoting business recruitment, expansion, and retention, advancing state workforce training and development, and supporting international trade and community development.
Prior to serving as Commissioner of DEED, she served as Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of Governor Mark Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith.
Panelists Responding to Keynote Address
Harold Hamilton - Founder of Micro Control Company
Mohamud Moor - Executive Director of Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota
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Via the chamber's role of "Business Advocacy" the chamber hosts these gatherings to bring public officials and the business community together to explore collaboration, to learn from each other, and to air issues of concern which impact Minnesota's business climate.
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