Helping Minnesota manufacturers grow profitably for over 30 years. "Helping Manufacturing Enterprises Grow Profitably"
11/07/2025
Register to attend: https://bit.ly/4oWZxxt
Discover the latest industry insights, make valuable connections, and celebrate as we take the results of the 2025 State of Manufacturing® survey to Redwood Falls with the help of Southwest Initiative Foundation.
Following the SOM results, Enterprise Minnesota continuous improvement expert Ryan Steinert will give a brief presentation on the role of automation and AI in today’s industrial workforce. Hear about opportunities and insights on the cutting edge of these emerging technologies and how business leaders can think about their own organizations.
11/05/2025
Opening Day! Today at 3 pm we reveal what our 2025 State of Manufacturing® survey has to say about Minnesota manufacturing. Register: https://bit.ly/4oiqZ8W
Join us at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. Open to all supporters of manufacturing.
Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors for their support of manufacturing and the SOM: FMJ Law, Granite Partners, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Bremer Bank, a division of Old National Bank, Olsen Thielen CPAs, PROduction Workforce Professionals, Productivity Inc, Ramp, and Widseth
10/27/2025
Minnesota manufacturers know that change is constant, but lately it feels relentless. From new waves of government regulation to shifting tariff landscapes and tightening supply chains, the challenges seem to multiply daily. That’s why this year’s State of Manufacturing® survey release event on November 5 is more important than ever.
Read more: https://www.enterpriseminnesota.org/the-results-are-in/
10/13/2025
A proven framework for employee retention, leadership development, and continuous improvement thinking? Yes, please! Join expert Ally Johnston on Oct. 22 in Duluth for Leading Daily for Results. Register: https://www.enterpriseminnesota.org/event/leading-daily-oct-22-2025/
Key takeaways include:
• How to foster a culture of continuous improvement and proactive decision making
• Engaging employees in the management process to drive new ideas and ownership of their work
• Building daily communication into management to drive accountability and solution-focused activities
Thanks to Lake One, Marsh McLennan Agency, and PROduction Workforce Professionals for their support of this workshop.
When it comes to automation, manufacturers often fall into one of two camps. Some avoid it completely and default to the status quo. They’ve always done things a certain way, and it’s worked. Why change now?
Others rush to adopt technology they feel will improve nearly every aspect of operations. This top-down approach leaves many employees feeling threatened and often falls short of promised benefits. In this article, expert Eric Blaha discusses an employee based approach to automation that improves overall operations and gets employees on board.
Employee training is a common response to recurring business or manufacturing line issues, but if the issue keeps showing up, is more training really the answer?
Learn more and register: https://www.enterpriseminnesota.org/event/talent-oct-7-2025/
Join Enterprise Minnesota on October 7 in Baxter as talent and leadership development expert Sandy Borstad, SHRM - CP demonstrates a simple tool to help you develop strategies for real improvement and real growth in your organization. Exclusive to manufacturers.
Thanks to Boyum Barenscheer, Pope Design Group, and PROduction Workforce Professionals for their support of this workshop.
09/15/2025
As schools around the state resume classes for the 2025-26 school year, educators and local manufacturers continue working to expose more students to the promise of manufacturing careers.
Three education programs, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's Youth Skills Training (YST) program, SciTech Internship Program and SkillsUSA, are filling the pipeline for future manufacturing workers.
Lori Kloos, president at St. Cloud Technical & Community College, says SkillsUSA’s value stems from the preparation required to compete. “Students gain exposure to national industry standards, meet peers from across the country, and experience professional environments that prepare them for future workplace challenges.”
Comment on tariffs, supply chain, FMLA law, employee relations and much more. Conversations are confidential, so you may feel free to speak candidly. Excellent opportunity to hear how other executives are navigating the economy in 2025.
At this workshop, you'll learn:
- How organizational culture impacts talent retention
- Performance management techniques for development, accountability, and recognition
- Strategies to strengthen leadership at every level of your organization
Learn effective techniques for creating a culture that will help grow your business. Exclusive to manufacturers - register today!
Thanks to Redpath and Company for their support of this event.
Join expert Michele Neale on Sept. 17 via Zoom to learn what it takes to instill a people-centered company culture that drives operational excellence.
08/28/2025
Using a focus on people and processes, Lexington Manufacturing is on track to achieve a 10-year goal to more than double the size of the company. Read about their journey in the Fall 2025 issue of Enterprise Minnesota magazine: https://www.enterpriseminnesota.org/articles/fall-2025/the-big-hairy-goal/
08/20/2025
Across manufacturing, automation is part of the ongoing strategy for growth. Yet what may seem like a straightforward solution can be fraught with challenges and pitfalls. A key to a successful implementation is the buy-in and support of your people.
Join expert Eric Blaha on September 9th in Alexandria for a manufacturing workshop where you will learn the "Three C's" of successful automation.
The exercise helped our team for the same reason it helps manufacturers on the shop floor and in the office. We described and evaluated the role of every task in the production cycle and created a more efficient process and a plan to get there. We’re all VSM cheerleaders now.
Read all about our VSM experience in this week's Weekly Report.
The Weekly Report - We applied value stream mapping to our magazine and were astounded at the results.
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Enterprise Minnesota is an ISO 9001:2015 certified consulting organization that works with small and medium-sized manufacturing companies to help them compete and grow profitably. For over 30 years, we’ve been helping manufacturers throughout Minnesota achieve sustainable profits and growth through our service areas of strategy, talent/leadership, continuous improvement, management systems, and manufacturing peer councils. Our expert advisors cover all corners of the state. No matter where you’re located, Enterprise Minnesota has a local manufacturing expert ready to work with you. Find your Advisor.
Enterprise Minnesota also serves as the “voice” of Minnesota’s manufacturing industry and is at the center of an important and diverse coalition of interests that all support manufacturing. We work with colleges and universities, business industry “thought leaders,” economic development entities, policymakers, and granting organizations to help raise the profile of manufacturing as a key driver of Minnesota’s economy.
Our signature initiative each year is the State of Manufacturing® Survey, the most comprehensive survey of Minnesota’s manufacturing economy. It reveals the perceptions and opinions of manufacturing executives and key stakeholders on issues impacting business. Now in its 12th year, the State of Manufacturing® survey provides depth and context to the economic outlook for Minnesota’s manufacturing industry.
Enterprise Minnesota is part of the federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). A network of organizations nationwide chartered to help small- to medium-size manufacturers compete and grow. This network enables us to leverage services and resources that contribute to our clients’ success.
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