Celebration, Innovation, and What’s Ahead for Our Region

What’s on my mind this week? A few fun events, a well-deserved congratulations, and some meaningful reflections from my latest Federal Reserve Community Advisory Board (CAB) meeting.  
Upcoming events you won’t want to miss: Mark your calendars!

• August 11: Don’t miss our 2025 VIP Vikings Training Camp Experience - tickets and sponsorship opportunities still available
• August 13:  Compete 25 – in partnership with Greater MSP and the Minneapolis Regional Chamber – we’ll unveil the updated 2025 Regional Indicators Dashboard and discuss our region’s competitive position.  

Congratulations to Minnetronix Medical
I have the privilege of serving as a judge for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s annual Minnesota Manufacturing Awards. And I’m thrilled to congratulate Minnetronix Medical, a Chamber member and winner in the Product Innovation category. Their NovaSight Hybrid System, developed in partnership with Conavi, is the first and only intravascular device o combine ultrasound and advanced imaging. A truly impressive achievement – and innovation at its best.   

Reflections from the Federal Reserve
Finally, thank you to those who shared feedback on my recent question about the impact of tariffs. I brought your insights to the Federal Reserve’s CAB meeting last week, where we discussed the impacts of tariffs on small businesses and nonprofits – two vital pillars of our economy. For more on the topic, I encourage you to read the Fed’s rcent article: “Tallying the two channels of job losses from tariffs.”
Let’s keep the conversation going. Our voice matters – on the field, in the boardroom, and at the policymaking table.

See you in the trenches,
B

Chamber Check-in 7/22/25