BOARD/COMMISSION:  Explore Minnesota for Business Council

• The executive director of Explore Minnesota and the commissioner of employment and economic (co-chairs)
• 3 representatives in marketing, human resources, or executive leadership from Minnesota-based companies with more than 100 employees representing Minnesota's key industries, including health care, technology, food and agriculture, manufacturing, retail, energy, and support services;
• 2 representatives from statewide or regional marketing or business association leadership, the Iron Range, and nonprofits focused on economic development or human resource management;
• 1 representative from a Minnesota college or university staff, faculty, leadership, 184.24 student leadership, or alumni association;
• 1 member representing Minnesota's start-up and entrepreneurial industry who has started at least one Minnesota based business in the last five years and has at least 20 employees;
• 2 representatives from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and Minnesota Tribal leadership, including casino management;
• 2 representatives from Minnesota's Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Leadership and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce;
• 1 at-large representative in the field of general marketing, talent attraction, or economic development.

Explore Minnesota for Business is a division of Explore Minnesota. Its mission is to promote overall livability and workforce and economic opportunity in Minnesota. Explore Minnesota for Business works in conjunction with the department of employment and economic development to establish and meet statewide goals in these areas.