Podcasts
 TwinWest is proud to be the first chamber of commerce in Minnesota to utilize podcasts on its Web site. With the convenience of podcasting, you simply click and listen to information about the topics that are important to you. New podcasts will be added regularly to keep you up to date on critical business issues.
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TO LISTEN:
Click on the blue play button to listen to the podcast (pause by clicking on "playing"). Or, click on the name of the podcast to listen to the MP3 file; right-click to download.
September 2006
"Vote Yes" Transportation Amendment (12:15)
David Olson, president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, discusses the importance of the "Vote Yes" initiative for transportation. He discusses what the initiative will accomplish if passed on November 7, who is supporting it, and how individuals can support the campaign.
September 2006
Spend Smart and Keep the Lid on Taxes (9:13)
David Olson, president of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, speaks on behalf of the Minnesota Coalition of Businesses. He discusses the campaign to "Spend and Keep the Lid on Taxes." The campaign encourages Minnesota voters to have the facts they need to vote smart. The campaign encourages voters to understand the importance of their vote in November, and the importance of the issues on which they will be voting.
July 2006
The Servant-Leadership Style (10:51)
Why are business leadership models of the past being replaced by the
servant-leadership style? Dr. James Sipe, president of Magellan Executive Resources, discusses why industry leaders are discarding the hierarchical model of "direct and control" and learning how to trust their people to achieve quality results.
RELATED LINKS: Magellan Executive Resources
Leadership TwinWest program
July 2006
Pandemic Influenza Series (1 of 4): Business Impact (11:03)
If or when an avian flu pandemic becomes a reality, how will it impact your business? Ken Wilson, business pandemic planning consultant with Wilson Marketing Group, discusses the likelihood and potential severity of a pandemic influenza, the benefits of having a business plan, and an overview of what your plan should include.
Pandemic Influenza Series (2 of 4): Communications and Health Education (10:59)
Ken Wilson continues the series by addressing the importance of communicating with your employees, customers, and suppliers in the event of a pandemic influenza, and the need to implement a health and wellness education program as well.
Pandemic Influenza Series (3 of 4): Essential Services (9:38)
How can you keep your business open as long as possible during a pandemic influenza? Ken Wilson explains how to develop a list of your company's essential services and functions, perform a dependency analysis, and form a logical response plan to remain operational.
Pandemic Influenza Series (4 of 4): Recovery (9:34)
After you've gone through the process of shutting down or minimizing your services, how can you logically and cost-effectively return to 100 percent operation? Ken Wilson discusses how to restart your company's essential functions after a pandemic influenza, while improving and updating your business plan.
RELATED LINKS: E-mail Ken Wilson of Wilson Marketing Group
TwinWest's pandemic planning resources page
June 2006
Business Planning for an Avian Flu Pandemic (16:32)
What can the private sector do to plan for an influenza pandemic? Aaron Desmond, coordinator for licensing and new business development for the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, explores this complicated but critical topic. The discussion covers an array of issues, from a pandemic's potential impact in today's global economy, to what is and isn’t known about the likelihood of the avian flu virus spreading to humans, to employers’ legal responsibilities during a pandemic.
RELATED LINKS: TwinWest's pandemic planning resources page
June 2006
Immigration Law and the Business Community (12:36)
How does the current system of immigration laws impact local businesses and communities? Vincent Martin, attorney with Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC, gives an overview of what business leaders must know as immigration issues become more and more relevant in Minnesota.
RELATED LINKS: Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
June 2006
TwinWest's 2006 Entrepreneur Award Winners (14:02)
What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? TwinWest's 2006 Entrepreneur of the Year Bill Jeatran (RJF Agencies) and 2006 Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Chris Graham (Graham Jewelers) share their inspiring stories and advice.
RELATED LINKS: Q&A with all 2006 entrepreneur award finalists
May 2006
The Value of TwinWest Chamber Membership (9:07)
Why should your business join the Chamber? TwinWest President Barb Obershaw explains the value of TwinWest membership, including the many opportunities for networking, legislative involvement, community involvement, marketing, and more.
RELATED LINKS: TwinWest membership application
May 2006
Minnesota's Transportation Amendment (8:08)
What is Minnesota's Transportation Amendment, and why does the Chamber support its passage this fall? Jason Flohrs, TwinWest's director of government affairs, gives some context for the proposed amendment, and explains its importance to the business community.
RELATED LINKS: More amendment information on the TwinWest site
Thanks also to St. Louis Park City Hall for allowing TwinWest use of its recording studio and for assisting with this project.
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