Government Relations

The purpose of the Governmental Relations Committee of the North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce is (1) to foster good relations among and between business and elected and/or appointed government officials on the local, state and federal levels; (2) to monitor and make recommendations to the Board of Directors for action upon specific legislative issues on behalf of the business community of North Hennepin County; and (3) to lay the groundwork for orderly economic growth and visionary change for the community.

The mission of the Governmental Relations Committee is to serve as a liaison to government on behalf of business to influence, inform and promote constructive government/business relations.

It is a vital, informal communication link among the government bodies of the Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove, and Osseo City Councils, Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, members of the Minnesota. House of Representatives and the Minnesota Senate who represent any or all of Hennepin County, and members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate who represent any or all of Hennepin County. 

 Some of the meetings or events that the Government Relations Committee sponsors or participates in are:

• Business Day at the Capitol
• Candidate Forums
• Coffee with the Mayor
• Grow Minnesota

Government Relations Committee 

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