Fall 2023

How Minnesota’s manufacturers contribute more than economic value to the state and their communities.

Manufacturers need to understand how the onslaught of legislative action enacted by the 2023 Minnesota legislature will affect them.

Metal fabricator LimPro improves its productivity and morale through communication and leadership training.

ISO certifications can help manufacturers address a variety of strategic aspirations.

Minnesota State College Southeast students win national machining competition. The prize: $100,000.

Fast-growing SWI Interiors uses an operational self-evaluation to improve efficiency.

Akkerman’s new state-of-the-art training facility in Brownsdale, MN, helps equipment operators get up to speed faster.

SWIF’s new president emphasizes the importance of manufacturing to southern Minnesota.

Business Developer Dave Kvasager learned how to break into a corps of Enterprise Minnesota’s most trusted advisors (including his own dad).

The upcoming release of the State of Manufacturing® will integrate poll data with the real-world experience of manufacturers.

John Connelly looks back on the role of Enterprise Minnesota and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).

A new approach to presenting the results of this year’s State of Manufacturing® survey.

Manufacturers need to show state lawmakers how they provide great jobs, boost economic growth, and strengthen communities.