First off, heads up that we are conducting another round of public safety surveying, August 20–September 6, measuring public perceptions of crime and safety in Saint Paul. If you’d like to participate, click here and opt in to the survey. We will have an analysis done by early October, in time to discuss the results in the context of city budget discussions. We hope you'll opt in and help us gather important data for our advocacy work!

Next: Mayor Carter presented his annual budget address today at noon, at the Ordway. His message carried three key themes: public safety (remains a top priority, more investments), housing (capitalizing on new metro-wide sales tax to offer more resources); and a rather interesting proposal to consider regarding rent stabilization.

Read more in my blog, It's Our Business. Each week I post thoughts and a quick read on things I think you should know.

See you in the trenches.

B

B Kyle

President & CEO

St. Paul Area Chamber

Public Safety Survey: Sign Up Now!

The St. Paul Area Chamber is conducting a followup to our past Public Safety perceptions surveys. Please sign up to have your organization participate, and we will be in touch with links for your employees later this month. Your feedback is important and helps inform policies and priorities - thank you in advance.

Chamber Connect: St. Paul Parks Conservancy

Join us at the beautiful Como Lakeside Pavilion on Thursday! This month we are partnering with the St. Paul Parks Conservancy for networking hour - we'll also enjoy a sampling of their new appetizers, and learn about the latest designs for potential improvements to this vital community structure. We hope to see you there!

Career Connect:

Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration

Career Connect Day is your opportunity to give back, and to inspire the next generation to join your field! Career Connect Day offers 2,000 high school students the chance to interact with local organizations and businesses. For 90 minutes, students will meet and talk with a wide array of organizations and businesses to find out what it takes to move toward their dream job. Businesses have the opportunity to interact with young people, learn about their interests, and inspire them to become future leaders and team members. Join us!

LSP Masters: Family Feud

This event is part of a series that gathers our Leadership St. Paul alumni, and is open to all! We will be playing rollicking rounds of Family Feud, and will have light appetizers, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Come on your own to connect, or bring a few LSP classmates!

Young Professionals:

Boat Cruise

Enjoy summer in Minnesota and connect with Twin Cities young professionals and others during a boat cruise on the Mississippi River! We invite you to join us for networking on a Padelford River Boat. Your ticket will include dinner; a cash bar with drink specials and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available to enjoy.

Welcome New Members!

Lunch with Leaders - Save the Date!

Wednesday, Sept 11 | 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Chamber Connect: Allianz Field

Thursday, Sept 19 | 4:00 - 6:00 PM

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Minnesota's primary election is today, with hundreds of candidates running for offices across the state. MPR News has information on all of the races to help you learn more about the candidates seeking your vote. Spend time with the MPR News Voter Guide to catch up quickly (several language translations available). There are also handy quizzes to check out. And this link shares How to vote in the primary.

Former State Representative and Hennepin County Commissioner, and current Executive Director of LISC Peter McLaughlin has retired after an extraordinary career in public service. Read more here.

Ready to level up your career? The University of Minnesota, College of Continuing & Professional Studies is offering multiple professional development courses. Invest in yourself and gain a competitive edge. Learn more about upcoming courses.

ROOTs is excited to announce that the 2024 Continuous Sabbatical Fellowship application is now open! This experience provides 10 fellows the opportunity to take three continuous months off from work. Applications open are open until Monday, August 26, 2024. Apply now.

The Twin Cities Metro Workforce Development Boards are establishing a new partnership with Goodwill Easter Seals, the Urban League, the Saint Paul Area Chamber and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber for the MN Skills-Based Hiring Accelerator program. Learn more.

The Airport Foundation MSP invites you to attend State of the Airport Annual Luncheon on Thursday, September 26 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel. The Twin Cities business luncheon brings together more than 600 local business and civic leaders to gain insights on the national air travel industry and the latest developments at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), one of the most influential drivers of the local economy.  Register now.

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