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Agenda

8:00 Welcome (Chair, David Werschay - Werschay Homes)

8:02 Approve Agenda

8:04 State and Local Government Affairs Briefs (Nick Erickson, Mark Foster Housing First Minnesota; Steve Gottwalt, Central Minnesota Builders Association)

8:15 Local Housing and Construction Labor Force Dynamics in 2026 - Featuring SCSU Economist, King Banaian, and MN DEED Regional Analyst, Luke Greiner. Always a popular pair, we are pleased to have the latest installment of the "King and Luke" show. These gifted experts will give us fresh data and insights about what is happening in housing and home building, how our local construction labor force is faring, and what lies ahead in 2026.

8:55 Other Issues

9:00 Adjourn

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, January 20, 8:00-9:00 a.m., at Liberty Savings Bank and via Zoom. We will hear a special presentation from Kari Haakensen about Sartell's 2026 Housing Plans. 

Check out CMBA Government Affairs News at www.cmbaonline.org/News