More About the CMBC

Learn About the CMBC

Learn about the organization’s history, the dynamic Minnesota-Canada business relationship, and the CMBC’s Board of Directors.

Become a Member

The strength of any trade association is in its membership. By being a part of it you will increase your organization’s cross-border business contacts and understanding.

Upcoming Events

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The Canada-Minnesota Business Council (CMBC) is a Minnesota-based volunteer organization established in 1994 to support the commercial, economic, and cultural relationship between Minnesota and Canada. Trade between Minnesota and Canada now exceeds $20 billion dollars annually, with Canada representing Minnesota’s largest trading partner in the world. The CMBC’s ongoing mandate is support for education, policy advocacy, and business networking within the growing community of private and public stakeholders involved in this critical business partnership.