Minnesota Statutes Business Development (Ch. 116R-116W) § 116U.242. Explore Minnesota for Business Council

(1) the director of Explore Minnesota and the commissioner of employment and economic development, who serve as cochairs;

(2) three representatives in marketing, human resources, or executive leadership from Minnesota-based companies with more than 100 employees representing Minnesota's key industries, including health care, technology, food and agriculture, manufacturing, retail, energy, and support services;

(3) two representatives from statewide or regional marketing or business association leadership, the Iron Range, and nonprofits focused on economic development or human resource management;

(4) one representative from a Minnesota college or university staff, faculty, leadership, student leadership, or alumni association;

(5) one member representing Minnesota's start-up and entrepreneurial industry who has started at least one Minnesota-based business in the last five years and has at least 20 employees;

(6) two representatives from the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and Minnesota Tribal leadership, including casino management;

(7) two representatives from Minnesota's Ethnic Chambers of Commerce Leadership and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; and

(8) one at-large representative in the field of general marketing, talent attraction, or economic development.