Enterprise Minnesota Magazine - February 2011

HELPING MANUFACTURERS GROW PROFITABLY

Features

Clearer Skies in Sight: Our third State of Manufacturing survey reveals manufacturing executives anticipate bright futures for their businesses and an economic expansion in 2011.

Exit Interview: In one of his last interviews as CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers, John Engler discusses how Congress rediscovered the industry, his own definition of innovation, and challenges in attracting the next generation of manufacturers.

Present Strength and Future Promise: As all of Minnesota's economic sectors emerge from the recession, manufacturing's contribution to the recovery will be critical.

Success in the Cloud: Smart manufacturers are switching to Cloud computing systems to improve business performance.

Focus Group Discussion: An excerpt from this year's State of Manufacturing Waite Park focus group, held in January.

In Every Issue

Editorial: The State of Manufacturing

TheFinal Word: Measuring the value of your business is key to successful continuous improvement.

Innovations

At Their Fingertips

The Next Generation Conversation

Fighting Fire with Fire

Perfect Timing

Border Business

4 Questions with Senator Amy Koch

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