The Institute for Research in Marketing at the Carlson School of Management, with the assistance of the United States Department of Commerce, hosted a CEO Forum on Innovation: Drivers and Impediments with Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez on July 28, 2008.

Moderators:
Carlos M. Gutierrez, U.S. Secretary of Commerce
Rajesh K. Chandy, James D. Watkins Chair in Marketing and Co-Director of the Institute for Research in Marketing

Panelists:
George Buckley, Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer, 3M
William Hawkins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Medtronic
Marilyn Carlson Nelson, Chairman of the Board, Carlson
Tim Pawlenty, Governor of Minnesota (*was scheduled, but unable to attend)

This distinguished panel discussed innovation in today's enterprises and economies, sharing their lessons and insights on driving innovation and presenting their thoughts on how government policies can help or hinder innovation.

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