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During our cross-network, virtual convenings MACC prohibits the use of any AI notetaking tools to ensure the confidentially, security, and safety of all participants. MACC will not admit AI notetakers into our virtual meeting spaces unless a prior accommodation has been requested. If you need an accommodation to this policy for any reason please contact: info@macc-mn.org and we'll be happy to partner with you! Note: Individual MACC teams may have their own, mutually-agreed upon policy regarding AI notetaking tools that differs from this policy.
MACC Zooms In On: *New* Member Benefit: Tuition Discount!
Thursday, January 29th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
We’re excited to announce a brand new benefit of MACC membership: discounted tuition at Saint Mary’s University! This benefit is available to ALL member employees and offers a tuition discount for individuals pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree virtually or at one of Saint Mary’s University’s Minnesota campuses. Join Kevin Ebben, Director for Strategic Partnerships, Saint Mary’s University to hear about how the program works and what information to share with your employees and teams so they can take advantage of this awesome new member benefit!
Who should come? Everyone! This benefit is available to all MACC member employees. It may be something you’ll use OR it might be something helpful you’ll want to share with your team members and colleagues.
Kevin Ebben, Director for Strategic Partnerships, St. Mary's University Minnesota. As the Director for Strategic Partnerships, Kevin builds transformational relationships to deepen current partnerships and develop new strategic and sustainable partnerships that grow revenue, enrollment, and our core mission to awaken, nurture, and empower learners to ethical lives of service and leadership.
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MACC Zooms In On: 2026 Legislative Preview
Thursday, February 5th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a look ahead to what promises to be tumultuous 2026 legislative session. With electoral seats up for reelection across the board - including the Governor - prepare for an abridged but high-octane lawmaking sprint in 2026. Get the insider preview with expert analysis from Amy Koch, Political Strategist, Momentum Advocacy.
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2025 MACC Recap: MACC's efforts so far at the Capitol and context for the 2026 work ahead.
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Political Landscape: Navigating a split legislature and the high-stakes 2026 election cycle.
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Fiscal Overview: Balancing 2026 efforts with current budget forecasts, and what those forecasts mean.
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Labor Laws: Important flags related to implementation of Minnesota Paid Leave and new mandatory rest break requirements.
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Rallying Nonprofit Advocacy: Strategies for ensuring community needs remain a priority during a session focused on oversight and negative narratives about nonprofits.
Who should come? Executive Directors, Senior and Program Leaders, Policy and Advocacy folks, and anyone interested in how Minnesota politics will impact our work this year!
Amy was the first woman to ever serve as Majority Leader in the Minnesota Senate. She served in the Minnesota Senate from 2005 to 2013 and led the caucus into the majority in 2010 when she flipped 16 seats as the Elections Chair. Amy has a deep background in clean energy and municipal affairs, as a member of the Senate Energy Committee and Senate Transportation. And, was the lead on the Senate Economic Development Committee for six years. Since her tenure in the Senate, Amy has worked in political consulting. Nationally, Amy has worked on banking and financial issues, international trade and green steel, veteran support for smart foreign policy and aid, sustainable agriculture and has testified before the National Transportation and Safety Board on rail safety. Amy has an MBA and teaches at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. She specializes in media relations and crisis communications. Learn more.