SOM 2025 Regional Event: Brainerd

State of Manufacturing® event sponsored by the Initiative Foundation.

Celebrate Minnesota’s manufacturing industry with your fellow manufacturers and industry stakeholders. Discover the survey insights and learn about the major issues impacting the industry. This is a great networking opportunity for manufacturers, educators, elected officials, economic development professionals, granting agencies and members of the media.

Bob Kill, president and CEO of Enterprise Minnesota, will share results from the 17th annual State of Manufacturing survey, which reveals the opinions of manufacturing executives on Minnesota’s economy, business climate, and their outlook for the future.

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.

Learn more about the State of Manufacturing® survey.

This event will feature:

• Bob Kill, the 2025 State of Manufacturing^® survey results, followed by audience Q&A
• Ryan Steinert, automation and AI in in the industrial sector
• Networking, refreshments

Registration
This event is open to all manufacturers and supporters of manufacturing. Please use the registration link above.

If you have questions about this event, please email us at [email protected]