International Commerce & Mobility Forums
We envision a future where our state's transportation systems and supply chains are the most resilient, sustainable, and adaptive in the nation.
Our Aspiration
ICM Forums are a “platform” for our strategic thought leaders from the private, public, academic, non-profit and consulting communities in Minnesota and beyond to come together and work on improving the transportation and supply chain options for our state and the Midwest region. Our goal is to ensure ICM Forums are inclusive. All who are interested and those who can contribute toward creating this public value in our transportation system are most welcomed to participate!
International Commerce & Mobility Forum #8
Date: 15 January, 2024 ⋅ 2-3 PM Networking - 3–5PM Forum
Location: Graciously hosted by SRF Consulting Group at their headquarters
ICM Forums Archive
ICM Forum #8 (15 January 2025)
- Stay Tuned
ICM Forum #4 (28 September 2023)
- Agenda
- Gov't Analytica: New U.S. National Supply Chain Strategy (and associated funding) + E.U. and U.K. response
- Final Minutes
ICM Forum #5 (3 April 2024)
- Agenda.
- Download your copy here. Presentation is available here.
- Final Minutes
- Justice 40 Presidential Executive Order
ICM Forum #6 (6 June 2024)
- Agenda.
- Analysis of USDOT proposed budget for 2025 (LINK)
- Analysis of USDOT National Multimodel Freight Network Office (LINK)
- ICM Forums Steering Committee Framework (LINK)
- Kale Presentation
- Quetica's Presentation & Notes
- Onesimus Presentation
- Final Minutes
- Panel Moderation & Questions
ICM Forum #2 (4 April 2023)
- Agenda
- SASI World Presentation
- Liege Airport Presentation
- Gov Analytica: Transportation Logistics & Minnesota Economic Growth
- Minutes
ICM Forum #3 (28 June 2023)
- Agenda
- Gov't Analytica - Bridging Minnesota's Global Supply Chain Freight Gaps
- UK Government Duluth-UK St Lawrence Seaway Project
- MSP Air Cargo Study 2021
- MSP Air Cargo Study 2021 Presentation
- Kale Logistics on Air Cargo Community System
- Defining the Problem presentation
- Minutes
ICM Steering Committee
Become a Steering Comm Member
Steering Comm Members help shape ICM Forums. Send us an email so we can put you on the roster. Click the email link at the bottom of this page.
- Bill Goins (Chair)
- John Pournoor (Government Analytica, Co-Chair)
- Tammy Heid (GE HealthCare)
- Frank Douma (University of Minnesota)
- Tessa Enns (Quandel Consultants)
- Andy Mielke/Justin Scott (SRF)
- Mark Berndt (Quetica)
- Mike Loney (Abbott)
- Peter Glessing (formerly Medical Alley)
- Sallie Burke (formerly Best Buy)
- Jan Bauer (UK Government Office)
- Jack Johansen (MNDOT)
- Jim Barton (formerly Met Council)
We are always excited to welcome new members!
Charter
The ICM Steering Comm helps shape ICM programing and content. We are pleased to provide a charter for your consideration and input.
Local Links
Metropolitan Council: Exploration of new ways for Regional Solicitation Evaluation
Link to Interesting Information Related to ICM Forums' Themes
We are launching this new section to ensure sharing of important research ICM Forum participants come across or author. Please do send us your informative references so we can list them here.
Supply Chains
- Presidential Executive Order on Supply Chains LINK
Sustainability & Environment
- Weekday vs Weekend Heavy Truck Emissions: A study by Linsey C. Marr and Robert A. Harley found that motor vehicle emissions of NO and VOC are over 30% lower on weekends than on weekdays in neighboring communities. LINK
- Weekday vs Weekend Heavy Truck Emissions: Houston analysis showed 30%-40% LINK
- Emission & Inequality: Satellite data reveal that diesel trucking drives US air pollution inequality - Analysis of data from 52 major cities shows lower diesel traffic reduces NO2 exposure inequality along racial, ethnic, and economic lines. In Phoenix, people living in poverty who are part of marginalized racial and ethnic groups experience levels of NO2 46% higher other areas. The numbers are similar in Los Angeles, and in Newark, New Jersey. LINK
- Additional citations: LINK
Equity & Inclusion
- Executive Order 12898 (1994) - Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations LINK
- Justice 40 is shorthand for a federal government program with the goal of having 40 percent of the overall benefits of certain Federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, and other investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution. LINK
- Executive Order 14008 focuses on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad (2020)
- Executive Order 14096 focuses onRevitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All (2023)
- Improving Environmental Justice and Mobility in Southeast Los Angeles LINK
A forum to discuss Minnesota's transportation and mobility needs.
With critical stakeholders from government, industry and academia.