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...outline his organization's priorities for the Legislature at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber's Eggs and Issues event.Bill Blazar, senior vice president for the Minnesota Chamber, detailed various positions at the morning session at Arrowwood...
...per person and includes a hot breakfast buffet. After opening comments and introductions by chamber CEO Lisa Paxton, Bill Blazar, senior vice president of business development and public affairs for the Minnesota Chamber Federation, will discuss...
...regulations."We're not going to wave a magic wand and suddenly have 3 percent unemployment in Minnesota," said Bill Blazar, senior vice president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. "We're part of a world economy. We need state policies...
...session at Sawmill Inn in Brainerd were those who sell health coverage, as well as those in the health care industry. Bill Blazar of the Minnesota Chamber pinpointed much of the problem on government regulations and mandates. They add an estimated...
...But failure to further reduce commercial and industrial property tax rates was ''a major disappointment,'' said Bill Blazar, chamber senior vice president. The Legislature reconvenes Wednesday to review any vetoes by Gov. Jesse Ventura before...
...processing services. "We would see a multimillion dollar increase in our taxes," said IBM vice president John Overbeck. Bill Blazar, of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, said the negative testimony mirrors the reaction from the business community...
...need to know what is expected as they make plans. "It is not in our interest to have a dysfunctional agency," said Bill Blazar, senior vice president for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce. "We want to have permits dealt with in a thorough and...
...state money was scheduled to match it. "It's just a shame," Kiffmeyer said. "This is a giant step backwards." Bill Blazar of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce said the plan deserved "high praise" for being comprehensive. He disagreed with...
...raises the hackles of various constituencies. Based on that premise, a Coalition of Minnesota Businesses spokesman, Bill Blazar, is suggesting a third option: Do more with less. Blazar, a senior vice president for the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce...
...products. It makes consumers more aware of the costs ... but it will not have a big impact on cost increases." Bill Blazar, senior vice president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, said employers are trying to hold down spiraling costs...