SOM 2025 Regional Event: Owatonna

State of Manufacturing® event sponsored by the Southern Minnesota 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 talent and leadership expert Abbey Hellickson will give a brief presentation on talent and workforce strategy in 2025 and beyond. Learn trends and best practices for creating an agile workforce that can adapt to changes and keep your company productive and profitable.

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
  • Abbey Hellickson, defining a workforce strategy for the future
  • 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]

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 18 2025

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location
Owatonna Country Club

1991, Lemond Road, Owatonna, Minnesota, 55060, United States.

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