Business leaders welcome Minnesota’s growth era

In today’s newsletter: Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar , Doug Loon , Minnesota Chamber , Minnesota Business Partnership , Beth Ford , Michele Henry , Blois Olson, Terry Sonnenfeld and 3M ’s $7 billion settlement. The word “growth” appeared eight times in the Minnesota Business Partnership ’s five-paragraph post-election statement. Ten, if you include “grow.” “The Minnesota Business Partnership is ready to work with Governor-elect Klobuchar to make Minnesota a national leader in economic growth and innovation, and a place where businesses can invest, grow, and lead,” read the Wednesday statement from the association representing top executives of Minnesota’s largest companies — many of whom contributed to her campaign . “MBP looks forward to working with Governor-elect Klobuchar and legislative leaders to advance a more competitive tax climate, responsible and sustainable state spending, stronger pathways from education to careers, and more affordable health care.” Advertisement Minnesota Chamber president and CEO Doug Loon was also in a growth mindset on Wednesday, issuing this statement: “As leaders turn to the work ahead, we must strengthen our state’s economic position. Growth sustains the quality of life Minnesotans value. It raises wages, meets community needs and keeps Minnesota competitive.” Klobuchar said throughout the campaign that she would not support new tax increases . She also talked about lowering health care costs and expanding apprenticeships and other training programs to better prepare Minnesota’s workforce for the future. Get more election results and analysis from the Star Tribune. Beth Ford’s ‘most important work’ CEO Beth Ford called leading Land O’Lakes “the most important work of my life,” in an interview for Time’s The CEO Moment released this week.