Minnesota Paid Leave Employer Engagement Session: Bloomington
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Minnesota Paid Leave will provide payments and job protections to Minnesotans when they need time off for some of life?s most important moments ? like welcoming a child, recovering from a serious illness, or caring for a loved one. As an employer, you play an important role in helping your employees learn about and access the program. Minnesota Paid Leave staff are partnering with local chambers of commerce for a series of in-person engagement sessions for employers. At these sessions, we will provide an overview of the program, share recent updates, answer your questions, and help you prepare to meet your responsibilities under Paid Leave. Light refreshments will be served.
Member Event: Plymouth Small Business Networking Meeting
Plymouth's Small Business Networking Group offers an opportunity for small businesses to network and learn from peers.
Ribbon Cutting: Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave?s Hot Chicken will officially open its newest Minnesota location on October 10th in Minneapolis? North Loop neighborhood at 548 Washington Ave N. The fast-casual restaurant, known for its Nashville-style hot chicken sliders and tenders, brings a bold new dining option to one of the region?s most vibrant neighborhoods. This opening represents their continued investment and growth in the Twin Cities market, creating jobs and adding to the area?s dynamic business community.
Golden Valley & St. Louis Park Business Connections
About this series: This updated series provides the business community an opportunity to connect with local city leaders, Chamber leadership and local businesses to have meaningful conversations, make new connections and stay informed about issues facing their local community. These gatherings held monthly and are open to the public and free to attend.
MN Skills-Based Hiring Accelerator Workshop: October
Rebuild your hiring process with a skills and competency-based approach by focusing on candidates? capabilities rather than credentials. Improve retention by rebuilding job descriptions, interview processes, onboarding and more???????. Increase diversity among your workforce using data-driven tools that lead to more equitable hiring processes. Network with talent-sourcing organizations. Content is tailored for each organization?s needs along with the opportunity for individualized coaching.
2025 Regional Leaders and Innovators Awards
Join the Minneapolis Regional Chamber for the third annual Regional Leaders and Innovators Awards presented by Bremer Bank. Municipal leaders from across the region will be recognized for their commitment to the economic vitality of their respective communities.
MN Skills-Based Hiring Accelerator Workshop: November
Rebuild your hiring process with a skills and competency-based approach by focusing on candidates? capabilities rather than credentials. Improve retention by rebuilding job descriptions, interview processes, onboarding and more???????. Increase diversity among your workforce using data-driven tools that lead to more equitable hiring processes. Network with talent-sourcing organizations. Content is tailored for each organization?s needs along with the opportunity for individualized coaching.
Northeast Minneapolis Business Connections
About this series: This updated series provides the business community an opportunity to connect with local city leaders, Chamber leadership and local businesses to have meaningful conversations, make new connections and stay informed about issues facing their local community. These gatherings held monthly and are open to the public and free to attend.
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