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About
The Leadership Fund serves as the political arm of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. It is organized to promote the election of pro-business/pro-jobs candidates to the Minnesota Legislature and Governor's office. The Leadership Fund represents hundreds of contributors from across Minnesota and is governed by a volunteer board of directors.
Election Activities
» Endorsement of candidates» Direct contributions to candidates
» Independent Expenditures (i.e. newspaper and radio ads, direct mail, phone banks, etc.)
Candidate Endorsement Criteria
Candidates are endorsed and supported based on the following criteria:» The candidate’s elect-ability in their district;
» Support of business issues as demonstrated through questionnaire and/or interview responses;
» Local business community support;
» Voting record (incumbents only);
» Leadership on key business issues (incumbents only).
2009-10 Leadership Fund Executive Committee
| Scott Thiss, Chairman Edina |
David C. Olson, Secretary/Treasurer Minnetonka |
| Bob Anderson International Falls |
Fred
Bobich Cohasset |
| Jeff
Cairns Minneapolis |
Mark
Chronister Bloomington |
| Jim
Fries Plymouth |
Steve
Garske Lino Lakes |
| Russ
Hagen Maple Grove |
Hal
Henderson Rochester |
| Cyndi Lesher New Brighton |
Steve McCulloch St. Louis Park |
| Al
Paulson St. Paul |
Joe
Swedberg Austin |
| Daron
Van Helden Burnsville |
2009-10 Board of Directors
| Scott Thiss, Chairman Edina |
David C. Olson, Secretary/Treasurer Minnetonka |
| Rick
Anderson
Burnsville |
Brian
Bilyeu
Minneapolis |
| Teresa
Bohnen
St. Cloud |
Jon
Campbell
Minneapolis |
| Jeff
Davidman
St. Paul |
Mike
Helgeson
St. Cloud |
| Brock
Maiser
Minneapolis |
Jim
Marchessault
Burnsville |
| Andy
Morrison St. Paul |
Denny
Pottebaum Plymouth |
| Joe
Reilly Brooklyn Center |
Bill
Roche Minneapolis |
| Brad Rixmann Burnsville |
Chris Schneeman St. Paul |
| Don Schumacher Elk River |
Marlin Schutte Chanhassen |
| Doug Stang Maple Grove |
Bev Turner St. Paul |
| Trevor Westrom Rochester |
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