Enterprise Minnesota Hires Craig Berdie as Business Growth Specialist
Minneapolis, MN (August 27, 2008) – As part of its business growth, Enterprise Minnesota announced today that it has re-appointed Craig Berdie to its Business Services Staff. Berdie will work with Enterprise Minnesota clients primarily on business growth strategy and related services.
Berdie, a Maplewood resident, has a long history of experience in training, personal effectiveness, product development, instrumentation prototype development, and multimedia development. He previously worked for Enterprise Minnesota as a technology specialist and returns as a growth specialist after a three-month hiatus.
Prior to joining Enterprise Minnesota Berdie served as president of Trainifik, LLC. He began his career as an electronic technician at the University of Minnesota before moving on to work as an instructor supervisor at NCR Comten, project manager at NCR Europe, and director of online learning at Wilson Learning Corp. Berdie holds his bachelor’s degree in industrial/vocational education from the University of Minnesota.
“Craig understands how to provide clients with the tools to thrive in today’s business world,” said Robert H. Kill. “He thinks about a client’s strategy and how to bring products to the market effectively and profitably. He is an outstanding addition to the Enterprise Minnesota team.”
Enterprise Minnesota plays a significant role in strengthening Minnesota’s manufacturing economy by helping companies compete and thrive. Its services help clients improve their efficiencies, contain their costs, and achieve real growth in sales revenue and earnings.
“It’s an exciting time to be re-joining Enterprise Minnesota,” said Berdie. “I’m eager to start working with Minnesota’s manufacturers to develop strategies that help them grow and compete.”
Enterprise Minnesota is affiliated with federal partner National Institute of Standards and Technology Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST-MEP). Thanks to this partnership, Enterprise Minnesota utilizes industry-wide benchmarks and proven, results-based tools to benefit manufacturers across the state.
Enterprise Minnesota is a 501(c) (3) non-profit consulting organization that helps Minnesota manufacturing enterprises grow profitably. Chartered by the Minnesota State Legislature in 1987, Enterprise Minnesota is an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership) (MEP). Enterprise Minnesota offices are located in Minneapolis, Bemidji, Moorhead, and Owatonna. Further information is available at www.enterpriseminnesota.org.
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