U.S. Chamber head to speak in MN

U.S. Chamber of Commerce president Tom Donohue will speak to the Economic Club of Minnesota later this month. Donohue is expected to discuss "A Business Plan to Accelerate Recovery, Create Jobs, and Enhance Competitiveness" at the January 18th event. He will also outline where the business community, Congress and President Obama can work together to improve the nation's economy. Donohue has been head of the Chamber of Commerce since 1997.

The Economic Club of Minnesota is a non-partisan organization that aims to improve how Minnesota can better compete in a global economy.

Here are some of the details about Donohue's speech:

What: The Economic Club of Minnesota's January Luncheon

Create a More Connected Minnesota

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Who: Tom Donohue

President & CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

When: Tuesday, January 18, 2011

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Media Availability: 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Where: Radisson Minneapolis

Scandinavian Ballroom

35 South 7th Street

Minneapolis, MN 55402