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“As our members talk to their business tenants across the state, the message they hear over and over is loud and strong: Costs matter...and among the costs they must deal with, Minnesota’s business property taxes continue to be the single major expense over which they have absolutely no control.”
David L. Kordonowy
President/CEO, Steiner Development, Inc.
2013 President, NAIOP Minnesota |
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NAIOP Minnesota's 2013 Property Tax Talking Points
For Minnesota’s thousands of job-creating small businesses, our dozens of Fortune 500 employers, and our tens of thousands of entrepreneurs innovating and working to build a brighter economic future...
--COSTS MATTER--
...and the costs that matter most are the fixed costs they cannot control, such as the property taxes they must pay on the buildings they own or in which they lease space to office or operate. Read more.
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The Amazing Power of a Penny:
Ongoing Support from Current Contributors
"The Penny Per Square Foot Fund has proven itself over the years since its start to be one of the best investments we can make…"
~Pat Mascia, Duke Realty Corporation
"Without NAIOP’s Penny Per Square Foot Fund our tenants would still be paying the highest property taxes in the nation."
~Stew Stender, Stewart Capital Partners |
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Q: What does greater transparency in government spending have to do with property taxes?
A: Everything!
It's time to unveil the drivers behind the rising cost of public services and the demand for increasing local tax revenues.
Read more.
Transparency Proposal Talking Points for NAIOP members
Transparency Proposal FAQ
Ultimately local government spending drives property tax levies and, in turn, property taxpayers’ bills. This is the most influential piece of the property tax system. It is also the most important and—in many ways—the most challenging element for taxpayers to understand. |
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Universe
Newsletter
NAIOP's award winning quarterly newsletter |
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Office
& Industrial Market Updates
A comprehensive picture of the industrial and office commercial
real estate markets of Minneapolis & St. Paul |
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Minnesotans Believe State Legislature Needs To Spend Smarter And Set Better Priorities, Rather Than Propose Tax Increases
First ever "Citizen Compass," a survey conducted by the Coalition of Minnesota Businesses, identifies property tax relief, local schools and health care as State's key issues.
Cover Memo to Legislators
Press Release
Executive Summary
Full Report |
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Minnesota's Public Pension Funds
An in-depth look at the health of six of the largest funds in Minnesota, how the Legislature has handled their liabilities, and what to do to ensure their long-term viability for public employees' retirement benefits. Prepared by the Minnesota TaxPayers Association.
- Executive Summary
- Full Report Home Page
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Legislative
Guide (PDF)
How to talk to your legislators about issues important to Minnesota's
commercial real estate industry |
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State Government Spending Guide
A taxpayer's guide to state spending in Minnesota
- Full Study (PDF)
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What
is NAIOP? (PDF)
The 2003 study of the economic impact of NAIOP member companies on the state's economy |
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NAIOP Minnesota's 2012 Property Tax Talking Points
For Minnesota’s thousands of job-creating small businesses, our dozens of Fortune 500 employers, and our tens of thousands of entrepreneurs innovating and working to build a brighter economic future...
--COSTS MATTER--
...and the costs that matter most are the fixed costs they cannot control, such as the property taxes they must pay on the buildings they own or in which they lease space to office or operate. Read more.
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A Message to Governor Dayton and Minnesota's Legislators
“As we listen to our tenants every day, one message remains constant: costs really matter to them…and new, friendlier policies regarding business property taxes and regulation would go far in assuring their success and speeding Minnesota’s economic recovery, especially with regard to employment.”
Pat Mascia, Senior Vice President–Minneapolis/St. Paul Operations, Duke Realty, 2012 President, NAIOP Minnesota
NAIOP Minnesota introduces its 2012 president and public policy team, along with its legislative priorities. Read more.
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Comparative Tax Study
A Status Report on Business Property Taxes and the Ability of Minnesota's Employers to Compete
- 2009 Study (PDF)
- 2008 Study (PDF)
- 2007 Study (PDF)
- 2006 Study (PDF)
- 2005 Study (PDF)
- 2004 Study (PDF)
- 2003 Study (PDF)
- 2002 Study (PDF)
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The place will be filled with new people.
Referring to the state capitol on January 4th, the opening of the 2011 legislative session.
Who are these “Newbies”?
In all, an amazing 60 new legislators—24 new Senators and 36 new members in the House.
To introduce them to NAIOP Minnesota and our issues, we have sent to each of them, along with their returning incumbent counterparts this publication. NAIOP’s story and priorities are told through the words of our own members and our public policy team leaders.
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NAIOP President's Message to Minnesota Business Leaders and State Policymakers:
"Supporting Minnesota's economic recovery and assuring future job growth in our state will require policies that restore business confidence and assure investors, risk-takers and employers."
-- Doug Fulton, Senior Director, Cushman & Wakefield of Minnesota, Inc., 2010 NAIOP Minnesota President
Full message |
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2010 Property Tax Education Flyer
Increasing fixed costs, such as property taxes, on any Minnesota employer in this tough economy will only make it even more difficult for them to retain existing employees and keep them working, let alone create new jobs or bring back workers who have already been laid off.
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Influencing the Process – the 2009 Legislative Session
Cover memo from Director of Public Policy on 2009 Legislative Session
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In this special Situation Report, NAIOP Minnesota “connects the dots” with an assessment of the 2009 Legislative Session.
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2009 Property Tax Education Flyer
NAIOP MN has partnered with the Coalition of Minnesota Businesses, the Minnesota Business Partnership and the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce to develop a special flyer to help business property taxpayers fully understand Minnesota's dual system of taxing commercial and industrial property. |
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“Sharing the Wealth”
A New NAIOP Publication Designed To Educate Metro Area Commercial And Industrial Property Taxpayers About The Fiscal Disparities Program
-Click here to read the press release about the Fiscal Disparities publication. |
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NAIOP's Business Taxation Study, based on a new study from the Minnesota Taxpayers Association
- Click here for the full MTA Study
- Read MTA Press Release
- Read Star Tribune Editorial on MTA Study
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TaxWatch Newsletter
News to keep property taxpayers abreast of state and local issues
- 2008 Issue 3 (PDF)
- 2008 Issue 2 (PDF)
- 2008 Issue 1 (PDF)
- 2006 Issue 2 (PDF)
- 2006 Issue 1 (PDF)
- 2005
Issue 1 (PDF)
- 2004
Issue 3 (PDF)
- 2004
Issue 2 (PDF)
- 2004
Issue 1 (PDF)
- Summer
2003 (PDF)
- Spring
2003 (PDF)
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