III.3. Updates from TwinWest Chamber of Commerce; Full
City Clerk
CITY OF HOPKINS
Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Amy Domeier, City Clerk
Date: June 5, 2018
Subject: Updates from TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
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Shannon Full, President of the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce, will provide updates
on the Chamber’s latest news and events.
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An initiative of TwinWest Chamber of Commerce
➢ Inspiring Communities
➢ Investing in People
➢ Promoting and Protecting Businesses
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Pro�per Together
An initiative of TwinWest Cham6er of Commerce
M ission Statement
"TwinWest exists to champion growth and
prosperity through catalytic leadership and
dynamic partnerships."
➢ Inspiring Communities
➢ Investing in People
➢ Promoting and Protecting
Business
"The new mission statement reflects the overal/ shared mission to assi�
in the growth and prosperity of our businesses, communities and overa,
region. It is very external-stakeholder focused versus internal-chamber
focused. The leadership believes strongly in cultivating partnerships,
leveraging current assets, and being good stewards of investments —
financial and human capital."
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& Advocacy
Actively support pro-business legislation and oppose anti-business legislation on
the local, state and federal level. Engage and represent businesses in the
legislative process and communicate legislative activity to members and partners.
Support policy that enhances our community's assets to improve its
attractiveness, livability and health.
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BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION & COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
• Complete 50 Business Retention and Expansion calls with Iocal business and industry, with appropriate follow up
• Convene municipal leadership from throughout the TwinWest Chamber footprint (10 cities)
ENTREPRENEUR & SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
• Develop a virtual resource network comprised of local experts and thought leaders that business owners will be able to access
• Launch at least one entrepreneurship event in the western suburbs to enhance the entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Launch Six Trusted Advisors Group Roundtables
TALENT & WORKFORCE
• Launch Youth Leadership Program with 75 participants
• Launch Career Based Learning Platform in partnership with five school districts and two private/charter schools
• Undertake needs assessment for future development of an Adult Leadership Program
• Launch Talent Symposium to bring together business leaders, educators, government and funders, to advance a shared
understanding of talent challenges and accelerate opportunities for strengthening our communit�/s competitive advantage
• Award a total of 40 scholarships to local high school graduates and adults pursuing skills based education
• Educate on business case, develop and advance a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion internal-facing agenda for TwinWest Chamber,
and assess TwinWest strategies
• Launch Teachers in the Workforce Program for up to 25 educators
PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY
• Develop a legislative agenda annually and communicate outcomes (ongoing)
• Monitoring of local, state and federal governmentactivity (ongoing)
• Increase member involvement in grassroots advocacy efforts
• Seek to host both Congressional District 3 and Governor's debates
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BUSINESS RETENTION AND EXPANSION & COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
• Complete 750 Business Retention and Expansion calls with local business and industry and conduct appropriate follow up
• Launch Economic Outlook annual event (2019)
• Publish annual Business Climate Report
ENTREPRENEUR & SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT
• Launch Small Business Success Series
• Conduct assessment of current entrepreneurial ecosystem to identify gaps and determine the ideal role for TwinWest.
• Launch Six Trusted Advisors Group Roundtables
TALENT & WORKFORCE
• Provide 2,500 career-based learning opportunities for students and support professional development for up to 30 educators through
the Online Platform
• Build and launch Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts
• 75 students enrolled annually in Youth Leadership Program
• Build and launch Professional Leadership Program
• Industry based professional development for up to 50 educators annually
PUBLIC POLICY & ADVOCACY
• Invest in a grass roots data base and increase outreach
• Publish updates on County and municipal government actions and policy
• Be the voice of business at all levels of government
• Cultivate business-savvy elected officials & educate candidates on business issues.
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