Spring 2023

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Featured Articles

Learning to Adapt

Two leaders from Hennepin Technical College explore the enduring effects of the pandemic and the challenges of filling a growing market for manufacturing employees.

Two leaders from Hennepin Technical College explore the enduring effects of the pandemic and the challenges
SOM in Context

A panel of experts gives context to the results of the 2022 State of Manufacturing survey.

A panel of experts gives context to the results of the 2022 State of Manufacturing survey.
Six Ways to Retain Key Employees

Manufacturers who understand key workplace trends can attract and retain top performers in today’s low unemployment economy.

Manufacturers who understand key workplace trends can attract and retain top performers in today’s low unemployment economy.
Robotic Integration

A Hibbing company hopes to help manufacturers launch and safeguard their advances in automation.

A Hibbing company hopes to help manufacturers launch and safeguard their advances in automation.

Innovations

Four Questions: Holly Minne

We spoke with Holly Minne, who is the most recent addition to Enterprise Minnesota’s board of directors.

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When Good Values Mean Good Business

How Herold Precision Metals layers process improvements on a foundation of family-based culture.

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Second Acts

Paydac Plastics hires retirees as a surprisingly effective low-tech complement to its preparation plans for a future through automation.

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How Both Sides Win

Integrated Manufacturing Solutions fosters growth by transforming its approach to people and culture.

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Chip Shot

The vast majority of semiconductors are made overseas, but the CHIPS and Science Act aims to change that. Here’s why.

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Energized by Energy

Trystar has found a profitable market niche by offering solutions and equipment for the electric power market tailored to particular needs.

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Experience Beyond His Years

Although young, Eric Blaha boasts a wealth of manufacturing experience.

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Making Waves

How ShoreMaster built one of the country’s largest, most-enduring waterfront equipment empires.

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Leaving Her Mark

Aura’s Jasmine Sonmor continues to post impressive numbers and community involvement despite COVID-related tumult.

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A Truly ‘Niche’ Business

Eickhof Columbaria brings innovation and precision to the world of cremation burials.

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Editorial

Winning Game Plan

How Minnesota manufacturers are using a three-step process to beat the worker shortage.

The Final Word

Bridging the GAP

More than ever, small- and medium-sized manufacturers need access to affordable, expert guidance through the Growth Acceleration Program.

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