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Speakers <br /> <br />Matt Kramer is Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of <br />Employment and Economic Development. Prior to his appoint- <br />ment in January 2003, Kramer was vice president of marketing <br />at Syntegra USA, a subsidiary of British Telecom. Kramer man- <br />aged marketing and communications for several business units <br />aligned with specific industries, including telecommunications, <br />manufacturing and energy. Kramer joined the company in 1995, <br />when it was still known as Control Data Systems, and led the <br />company's upgrade of technology delivery systems for the man- <br />aged services division. <br /> <br />Kramer shares Governor Pawlenty's commitment to improving <br />the competitive position of the state's economy by facilitating <br />the growth of new and existing businesses, and he's a strong <br />supporter of the governor's plan for tax-flee zones in distressed <br />economic regions. The Department of Employment and <br />Economic Development is charged with the mission of employ- <br />ing all available resources to support the economic success of <br />individuals, businesses and communities. <br /> <br />Priorities: <br />· Limitin9 government and reducing burdensome regulations <br />· Economic development <br />· A strong agricultural economy <br />· Quality education <br />· Permanent tax cuts <br /> <br />Local Legislation: <br />· Secured $1.5 million in state funds for L. ake Crystal <br />recreational center. <br />· Restored Madelia School District lost revenues. <br />· Secured $1.1 million in state funds for St. James <br /> Multicultural Center <br /> <br />Other: <br />· Member, Fairmont Chamber of Commerce <br />· Grocer and small business owner. <br />· Marketing Degree from St. Cloud State University. <br /> <br />23 <br /> <br /> <br />