Oakdale Area Chamber of Commerce March 2026 Meeting
Sunday, March 8, 2026
International trade and business stability
Impact of Iran-related conflicts on shipping and supply chain
Economic impact of tariffs on corporations and consumers
Private equity practices and market impacts
Growth and challenges of the Chinese economy
Global demographic decline and its impact on consumer demand
Labor shortages and skilled worker retention strategies
Impact of Minnesota labor laws on small businesses
Immigration impacts on agriculture and construction labor
Notable Quotes (2)
If we're going to make things stick... the carrot's got to have some teeth to it.
Government policy/Economic incentivesDiscussing how government incentives like tax rebates should be clawed back if performance targets are not met.
I have my CFO asking me things like, 'Hey, are we going to get any of that money back?' I have no idea. If you're asking me, I say, 'There's no way you're going to get that money back.'
TariffsDiscussing the uncertainty and financial nightmare of shifting tariff policies.
People (1)
Chad CarneyRepresentative
Employee at 3M, expert in international business and supply chain management.
Places Mentioned
Miami UniversityFloridaIranWisconsinUSEuropeChinaAsiaNorth AmericaAustraliaVietnamIndonesiaSt. Paul, MinnesotaChongqingShenzenShanghaiJapan
Events & Meetings (1)
- NCAA Basketball game, Friday, 8:00 PM local time (ESPN 2)