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A Model for Manufacturing Excellence

Our next workshop will show manufacturers how ISO 9001 certification can drive growth.

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The Weekly Report - July 20 2026
Filling the Pipeline

John Bolanda has an idea to address one of manufacturing’s biggest workforce bottlenecks: a shortage of instructors to train the next generation of skilled workers.

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The Weekly Report - July 13 2026
Kickoff!

The 2026 State of Manufacturing® season has already started.

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The Weekly Report - June 29 2026
What Will Happen to My Business When I Leave?

Our July 9 exit planning workshop will address questions many business owners have been quietly considering for some time.

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Mark O'Leary standing with other tour participants at Aagard in Alexandria, Minnesota. Overlaid on the image is the text "The Weekly Report".
Getting to Know Mark!

Enterprise Minnesota’s new CEO Mark O’Leary gets to know manufacturers up close and personal.

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Better Together

Our partnership with the Initiative Foundation in Little Falls allowed more than 75 participants to attend a workshop aimed at boosting profits through operational efficiency.

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Enterprise Minnesota® magazine: Summer 2026

The Summer 2026 issue is available now – click here to read the exciting stories of Minnesota’s manufacturing industry.

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People Driven Growth

For Wells Technology founder Andy Wells, Sr., developing skilled workers in rural Minnesota isn’t a side project—it’s personal—and it shapes every aspect of his operations.

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Celebrating 40 Years of Partnership in Southern Minnesota

The Weekly Report – April 27, 2026. Four decades after its founding, the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation helps its communities thrive.

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Automation Showcase

The Weekly Report – April 21, 2026. Hansen & Co. Woodworks takes automation to the highest level.

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Factory of the Future

Robots and automation help Hansen & Co. Woodworks increase sales and raise wages.

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Getting to Know President & CEO Mark O’Leary

The Weekly Report – April 13, 2026. Six weeks into his tenure, Enterprise Minnesota’s new leader shares his passion and vision for Minnesota manufacturing.

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