Minnesota Chamber of Commerce

Minnesota Chamber of Commerce http://www.mnchamber.com/ The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce is the state's largest and premier business advocacy organization.

As the statewide voice of business, the Chamber represents more than 2,400 businesses of all types and sizes across Minnesota. The Minnesota Chamber excels at offering private-sector solutions to public-sector problems.

Are Minnesota businesses expanding here? How do we compare to our neighboring states? A new report from the Minnesota Ch...
10/08/2026

Are Minnesota businesses expanding here? How do we compare to our neighboring states? A new report from the Minnesota Chamber Foundation’s Grow Minnesota! program finds some encouraging signs of growth, alongside challenges that could impact Minnesota’s long-term competitiveness. Read more in the 2026 State of Business Retention and Expansion in Minnesota: https://www.mnchamber.com/2026-state-business-retention-and-expansion-minnesota

Well, that was an incredible day! Each October, we celebrate Manufacturing Month and all Minnesota makers with our Manuf...
10/06/2026

Well, that was an incredible day! Each October, we celebrate Manufacturing Month and all Minnesota makers with our Manufacturers' Summit. And this year we held our third annual Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota awards, with the being named the Bair Hugger Warming System from Solventum! Thank you to BMO Commercial Bank for their continued support of this contest to honor and celebrate Minnesota's rich manufacturing industry!

Today's program also featured manufacturing leaders like Rich Garrity of Stratasys, Landon Fries of Nova-Tech Engineering LLC, Marcelo Minasi of Daikin Applied and Chad Randick of Hormel Foods sharing their expertise.

THANK YOU to our attendees, speakers, manufacturers and sponsors - First International Bank & Trust - for an amazing celebration of this critical industry in Minnesota's economy!

And now the moment we've all been waiting for. The winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota is... Bair Hugger ...
10/06/2026

And now the moment we've all been waiting for. The winner of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota is...

Bair Hugger Warming System by Solventum!

Congratulations to the team at Solventum and thank you for making this very cool product right here in Minnesota!

Thank you to BMO for their sponsorship of the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota!

10/06/2026

TODAY is the day! We're announcing the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota LIVE at the 2026 Manufacturers' Summit.

Watch this short video to meet this year's finalists and learn about their incredible Minnesota-made products. | BMO

10/06/2026

The clock is ticking: just hours left to vote for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota! Head to CoolestThingMN.com to cast your vote for the winner! | BMO

And finally, the Vistabule Teardrop Trailers, handcrafted in St. Paul. CoolestThingMN.comCompact yet spacious, the Vista...
10/02/2026

And finally, the Vistabule Teardrop Trailers, handcrafted in St. Paul. CoolestThingMN.com

Compact yet spacious, the Vistabule is designed to make getting outside simple and comfortable. It features a panoramic front window, a queen-size sleeping area and a fully equipped galley kitchen, all in a compact package that is easy to tow.

With a range of customization options, the Vistabule combines thoughtful design with modern comfort, whether it’s headed out for a weekend getaway or an off-grid adventure.

Our third finalist takes Minnesota innovation into the skies. The Fire Boss aerial firefighting system from Wipaire in S...
10/02/2026

Our third finalist takes Minnesota innovation into the skies. The Fire Boss aerial firefighting system from Wipaire in South St. Paul is the original amphibious aerial firefighting system designed exclusively for the AT-802 aircraft. CoolestThingMN.com

Built right here in Minnesota, Fire Boss aircraft can scoop water directly from lakes and other water sources before returning to the fire zone to drop it on wildfires.

More than 200 Fire Boss aircraft are operating around the world, helping protect communities, homes and property from wildfires. And that impact is right here in Minnesota, too, with Fire Boss aircraft recently deployed on firefighting missions near Ely.

It’s a powerful example of Minnesota manufacturing solving a problem that reaches far beyond our borders.

Next is the Bair Hugger Warming System from Solventum. CoolestThingMN.comUsed throughout the surgical journey, the Bair ...
10/02/2026

Next is the Bair Hugger Warming System from Solventum. CoolestThingMN.com

Used throughout the surgical journey, the Bair Hugger system helps maintain a patient’s normal body temperature during surgery and supports positive patient experiences and clinical outcomes.

By helping reduce the risk of complications associated with unintended hypothermia, this Minnesota-made innovation plays an important role in patient care, helping medical teams keep patients warm when it matters most.

There’s still time to vote for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota at CoolestThingMN.com!Since we’re announcing the winn...
10/02/2026

There’s still time to vote for the Coolest Thing Made in Minnesota at CoolestThingMN.com!

Since we’re announcing the winner on Tuesday, October 6, we thought it’d be a good time to learn more about our four incredible finalists.

First up is the Trackchair from ATZ Manufacturing in Marshall.

This all-terrain wheelchair is designed to help people with mobility challenges experience the outdoors with greater freedom. Its patented track system allows it to navigate terrain that traditional wheelchairs simply can’t, including sand, mud, snow and even water.

With adjustable seating, intuitive joystick controls and a range of models and accessories, the Trackchair opens the door to new adventures and makes the great outdoors more accessible.

We had an amazing Women in Business Minnesota event yesterday discussing business sustainability efforts at Uponor North...
10/01/2026

We had an amazing Women in Business Minnesota event yesterday discussing business sustainability efforts at Uponor North America!

Chrissie Walsh moderated a discussion featuring Hannah Bremer of the Minnesota Twins, Annie Pennings Edmond of Chowgirls Catering and Sydney Henderson of the Minnesota Chamber Environmental Sustainability Foundation. The panel was followed by an informative tour of Uponor's Experience Center!

Thank you to our attendees, panelists, hosts and sponsors for a great morning.

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