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The Civic
Caucus is a Minnesota based non-partisan public policy learning
organization
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offering innovative opportunities to involve citizens in public
affairs without making extraordinary demands on their time
~ hosting
a unique library of interviews with past and present political
figures
~ encouraging participation (feedback) by citizens across political
ideology
~ using electronic communication to educate and involve participants
from their homes
~ shining a light on others' proposals, rather than promoting our
own.
Email:
civiccaucus@comcast.net
Send a request to the
above address to receive
summaries of future interviews with thought leaders,
and to have your opportunity to respond as well.
The interview summaries
and issues pages
are intended to spark a thoughtful dialog,
moving towards education and understanding,
rather than partisan debate.
The position reports
are recommendations offered by
the Civic Caucus Core group,
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Our current focus: Minnesota's economic competitiveness
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Highlighting functions that are foundational to the
state's economy, such as preK-12 education,
post-secondary education, human services, and
infrastructure.
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Learning about special initiatives to support economic
development.
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Reviewing the balance between investments made and value
received.
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Recent
interview summaries:
A focus on competitiveness interview
Agriculture will continue to be an important contributor to
Minnesota's competitiveness
David
Frederickson, Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner - March 14,
2014
A focus on competitiveness interview
State
bonding decisions have major implications for Minnesota’s
competitiveness
State
Representative Alice Hausman - March 7, 2014
A focus on competitiveness interview
Minnesota's incentives not competitive with those of other
states
Real estate
developers Brandon Champeau, David Menke and Mark Nordland -
February 28, 2014
A focus on competitiveness interview
MnSCU
working to prepare a highly skilled, competitive workforce
MnSCU Chancellor Steven Rosenstone
- February 14, 2014
A focus on competitiveness interview
Business startups contribute to Minnesota's economy
Patrick Boulay, President of New
Business Minnesota Publishing - February 7, 2014
A focus on competitiveness interview
Shakopee
competes to attract well-paying jobs with carefully structured
incentives -
Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke -
January 31, 2014
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Making a tax-deductible contribution to the work of the
Civic Caucus
Your
tax-deductible donation
in support of these educational efforts can be made in
two ways:
1. By credit card -
Go to
www.givemn.org,
a
secure
site maintained by several Minnesota foundations.
Enter "Civic Caucus"
in the box provided and follow instructions to fill in
your gift amount and credit
card information.
2. By check -
Make your check payable to
"Civic Caucus" and send your contribution to
Janis M. Clay, Treasurer,
Civic Caucus,
2104 Girard Ave. S.,
Minneapolis, MN
55405-2546.
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The Civic Caucus
is a non-partisan,
tax-exempt educational organization. The Interview Group
includes persons of varying political persuasions,
reflecting years of leadership in politics and
business. Click here
to see a short personal background of each.
John
S. Adams, David Broden, Audrey Clay, Janis Clay, Pat Davies, Bill
Frenzel, Paul Gilje (coordinator), Randy Johnson, Sallie Kemper, Ted
Kolderie,
Dan Loritz (chair),
Tim McDonald, Bruce Mooty, John Mooty, Jim Olson, Paul Ostrow, Wayne
Popham, Dana Schroeder, Clarence Shallbetter, and Fred Zimmerman |
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© The Civic Caucus, 01-01-2008
2104 Girard Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN 55405. civiccaucus@comcast.net
Dan Loritz, chair, 612-791-1919 ~ Paul
A. Gilje, coordinator, 952-890-5220.
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