The Government Affairs Division of the St. Cloud Area Chamber of Commerce is comprised of business people and volunteers who have a passion for issues and activities at all levels of government. \; Locally\, statewide\, and nationally\, they serve as advocates for all Chamber members. \; \;Join us at our regular meetings on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 \;- 9:00 a.m. \;Topics \;are different each month. \; \;Any Chamber member with interest in government is welcome to attend. \; \;
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\nGovernment Affairs Meeting: U. S. Chamber Update from Washington\, D.C.
\nSpeaker: Micah Olson\, U. S. Chamber of Commerce
\nTopic: U. S. Chamber Update from Washington\, D. C. \;
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\n \;Join us for an important Government Affairs meeting featuring Micah Olson\, Manager for the Midwest Region at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
\nMicah will provide an update from Washington\, D.C.\, including insight on national policy priorities\, advocacy efforts\, taxes\, tariffs\, and the status of the government shutdown. This is a timely opportunity to hear how federal policy developments are shaping the business environment and to engage in thoughtful discussion about what it means for our region.
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\nAbout the Speaker:
\nMicah Olson has made a career around building relationships in the advocacy space across the Midwest region. Micah currently serves as the Manager in the Midwest Region for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Prior to joining the Chamber\, he ran an outreach program for a public policy organization in Minnesota. He has also worked at the Minnesota House of Representatives and advised political campaigns at the local\, state\, and federal levels. Micah holds an undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from the University of Northwestern&mdash\;St. Paul and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from Hamline University.\n

\nCelebrate National Chamber of Commerce Day!
\nOctober 15 is National Chamber of Commerce Day &mdash\; a perfect time to celebrate the St. Cloud Area Chamber&rsquo\;s 156 years of service to our business community!
\nWe are proud to continue our long-standing mission of supporting\, connecting\, and advocating for local businesses. Thank you for being part of the Chamber network that has helped our region thrive for more than a century and a half.
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\nNo fee to attend\, but registration is required as seating is limited!
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