Public Policy

The Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce helps keep members informed and connected to the conversations shaping our local and statewide business environment.

Through candidate information, statewide events, economic discussions, and our partnership with the Minnesota Chamber Federation, we provide opportunities for members to learn, engage, and make their voices heard.

Meet the Candidates

Chamber Day at the Capitol

Chamber Day at the Capitol brings business leaders from across Minnesota together to learn about public policy issues affecting employers and the state's economy.

Attendees hear from policymakers and business leaders, connect with peers from across Minnesota, and have opportunities to engage with legislators about issues affecting the business community.

MN Chamber Economic Summit

Minnesota’s economy is evolving, and businesses are navigating both new challenges and opportunities. The Minnesota Chamber’s Economic Summit provides insight from business leaders and industry experts on the trends shaping our state’s future competitiveness and growth.

MN Chamber Federation

The Cloquet Area Chamber of Commerce proudly is a member of the Chamber Federation Program with the MN Chamber. Our local input is brought to the State to help discuss topics relevant to the local and state economies. Topics can include: Fiscal Responsibility, Good governance through accountability and transparency, Taxes, Workforce, and Bipartisan solutions reduce costs.

Meet the Candidates

Mayor (Cloquet)

Dave Hallback

Sheila Lamb

State Senator District 11

Mary Carlson (DEMOCRAT)

Jason Rarick-Incumbent (REPUBLICAN)

County Sheriff

Dan Danielson

Chad Walsh

Cloquet City Council Ward 1

Brenda Carlson (unopposed)

School Board Member (ISD #94) (Elect 3)

Don Gentilini

Nathan Hallgren

Elizabeth Kersting-Peterson

Daniel Lee

Victoria M.L. McMillen

Annie Saboe

Shaun Williams

State Representative District 11A

Jeff Dotseth – Incumbent (REPUBLICAN)

Chris Swanson (DEMOCRAT)

Cloquet City Council Ward 2

Erik Abrahamson

Robert Peacock

Cloquet City Council Ward 3

Iris Keller (unopposed)