The Strategic Advisor for the Chamber of Commerce plays a crucial role in driving the organization’s mission by providing expert guidance in business development and strategic planning. This position is responsible for assisting the Chamber in identifying growth opportunities, developing comprehensive strategies to enhance member services, and ensuring the Chamber’s initiatives align with the evolving needs of the business community.Key responsibilities include:Business Development: Collaborate with Chamber leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities, foster partnerships, and support the economic growth of the community.Strategic Planning: Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans that align with the Chamber’s goals, ensuring long-term sustainability and relevance in the business environment.Advisory Role: Offer insights and recommendations on a variety of issues including market trends and policy advocacy, ensuring that the Chamber remains a vital resource for its members.Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with stakeholders, including business leaders, government officials, and community organizations, to build and maintain strong relationships that support the Chamber’s mission.This role is pivotal in shaping the future direction of the Chamber, ensuring that it continues to serve as a leader and advocate for the business community. The Strategic Advisor’s contributions are integral to the Chamber’s success and the economic prosperity of the region.

The Iowa Real Estate Developers Association bridges the divide between developers and government to create a better Iowa for all.

The Senior Director of Business Development and Public Affairs is responsible for providing leadership to formulate a structured Business Development team and provide additional support on all public and private partnerships. Researches, locates, and proposes new business development opportunities for Sherman Associates and related entities. Establishes and maintains client and government relationships while sponsoring interaction to obtain projects. Represents the company at government meetings and negotiations and works collaboratively with the development team and support functions to meet development goals while providing coaching, training, and supervision to direct reports.

Responsible for Business Development in the Midwest Region for ShermanAssociates. In his role, Collison assists the development team in advancing project originations andproposals as well as connecting the company within communities of related markets.

The Policy Fellows program is one of the country’s most respected public affairs leadership experiences for emerging and mid-career professionals. The nine-month program is unmatched in its interaction with public officials, leadership training, diversity of participants and perspectives, and the opportunity to undertake important projects that benefit the wider community.

The Hennepin Healthcare Community Advisory Board serves as a catalyst for relationship building and partnering with community organizations, populations with disproportionate unmet health needs, the business community and the individuals who live in the community.

Participation on the Board: To inspire and welcome a vibrant book community. To be a catalyst for artistic collaboration. To engage the community in activities and programs for all interested in book arts and the written and spoken word. To provide a sustainable home for literary and book arts organizations.

The Director of Downtown Partnership serves as the Executive Director of the East Town Business Partnership and the NūLoop Partners, leveraging the unique capacities and vision plans of three downtown organizations for the growth and advancement of downtown Minneapolis.

The Director of East Downtown Partnership is the Executive Director of the East Downtown Council and serves alongside the CEO of the MDC/DID to advocate and implement the MDC/DID strategic aspirations for the East Downtown District and serves at the discretion of the EDC Board of Directors, and is responsible for helping both organizations collaboratively and consistently achieve their respective missions and financial objectives.

The Executive Director is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. This includes governance and administration, finance and fundraising, community engagement and communication, membership building, program development, and the development board and staff personnel.

The College of Management (COM) Dean’s Advisory Committee is a consultative body whose purpose is to provide guidance and feedback to broaden the visibility and positioning for COM to the Dean.

The Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) exists to promote the common good and general welfare of the residents, businesses, and employees of Downtown Minneapolis. Activities include neighborhood meetings, support of neighborhood improvement projects, reviewing commercial and residential development proposals, and reviewing and commenting on neighborhood matters to be discussed at higher governmental levels. The DMNA serves as the official liaison between its constituents and Minneapolis’ City Council and Planning Department (CPED).

The Minnesota African American Museum (MAAM) is an educational, cultural and archival museum dedicated to researching, presenting, acquiring and preserving the history of African Americans in Minnesota. As a community resource, MAAM seeks to ignite discovery and fuel interest in learning experiences derived from studying history presented through museum exhibits and educational/artistic programs. Through the Minnesota African American Museum visitors to Minnesota and Minnesota citizens alike will see how African American history has contributed to the long term health and vitality of the Twin Cities and the State.The Minnesota African American Museum pursues the following programmatic goals:To be the educational resources to local, regional and state entities on the African American experience in MinnesotaTo provide a space for artistic and performance representation of the African American experienceTo be a resource to elementary, secondary , post secondary and higher education on African American history and culture in MinnesotaTo be a resource on the connection between African Americans in Minnesota, science, and the scientific communityTo serve as a limited archival resource and library for African American History in Minnesota.The Minnesota African American Museum is located in the former Coe Mansion, an 8,500 sq. ft. multi-purpose facility located at 1700 3rd Avenue South in Minneapolis, Minnesota This facility houses exhibit areas, educational classrooms, archival storage, public meeting space, and administrative offices. Through creative programming MAAM strives to be an integral community, educational, artistic and cultural asset bringing a powerful cultural presence to the State and region, making MAAM a regional destination for visitors and residents alike.

The Collegeville Institute Fellows Program, which is funded by a generous grant from the Lilly Endowment is comprised of 12 fellows who are accomplished pastors in the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area and who have approximately 5 to 15 years of experience, with 20 or more years to give in ministry to church and community. The fellows commit to convening 8 times over a period of 22 months with leaders of other professions in Minnesota who have a high stake in contributing to the fabric of public life in the state.Fellows will have the opportunity to gather with other professionals to engage the following topics:The Changing Face of Minnesota and Its Implications for the FutureBusiness and the Future of Minnesota’s EconomyCriminal Justice in MinnesotaEducation and the Achievement Gap in MinnesotaThe Challenges of Healthcare in MinnesotaPoverty in Minnesota

S.H.A.L.O.M enriches the lives of adults with developmental disabilities through the love and wholeness.