The state of the improving economy, escalating costs, health care and more will be topics of discussion at a “State of Business” luncheon, held at noon this Tuesday in the Austin Public Library.

The event, sponsored by the Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature findings from 1,000 state, regional and local visits.

Discussion will feature a presentation by Bill Blazar, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce senior vice president, public affairs and business development, and a local perspective from executive director, Austin Area Chamber of Commerce, Sandy Forstner.

To register, call the Chamber at 507-437-4561. Cost is $15, which includes lunch.