ST. PAUL — Jeff Grev, vice president of legislative affairs at Hormel Foods Corp. in Austin, was elected to the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors for 2016-17.

New officers and board members will formally begin their terms at the Minnesota Chamber’s Business Conference on Oct. 11 at the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront. To register, go to http://mnbiz.cc/2byz0Ec

The volunteer board represents businesses of all types and sizes across Minnesota. These business leaders set public policy priorities for the business community, help carry the message for the statewide business community to the State Capitol, and shape the Chamber’s one-on-one business assistance programs that help businesses develop, grow and succeed in Minnesota.

Minnesota Chamber officers are: chair — Jill Renslow, Mall of America, Bloomington; chair-elect – Mike Milstead, Ag Power Enterprises Inc., Owatonna; secretary-treasurer – Stephanie Laitala-Rupp, Commonwealth Properties, St. Paul; immediate past chair — Rick Trontvet, Digi-Key Electronics, Thief River Falls.

“Minnesota has much to promote including a strong quality of life and a talented workforce. Business leaders embrace change,” Renslow said. “At the same time, there are mixed results for Minnesota’s overall business and economic climate as underscored by our Minnesota Business Benchmarks. We pledge to work with policymakers to identify those statewide actions that create economic opportunity and growth. Minnesota must be ready for the future — ready for change and ready to grow.”

The Minnesota Chamber is the state’s largest business advocacy organization, representing about 2,300 businesses and more than a half-million employees.