Summer 2025

Featured Articles

Why CI is a Strategy, Not a Tactic

Four Minnesota companies show why all manufacturers should build lean into their cultures.

Trade Turmoil

A nationally recognized supply chain expert provides insights about how manufacturers might cope with the impacts of the evolving U.S. policy on tariffs.

‘Showing Up’

With three locations and expanding family leadership, Revolv Manufacturing sets a single course toward growth.

Momentum Meets Transparency

How Northwestern Glass Fab pairs legacy with innovation for future success.

Passing the Baton

Now over 100 years old, States Manufacturing transitions to a new generation — and a shift in strategy for the future.

Innovations

Four Questions: Marty Seifert

Senior Lobbyist, Flaherty & Hood, P.A.

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ISOpportunity for Medical Devices

Medical device manufacturers might soon find expanded market opportunities when the FDA streamlines its regulatory requirements.

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A Talent for Talent

Sandy Borstad brings decades of experience from business and higher education to counsel manufacturers on effective leadership development.

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Unlocking Growth

Auscon is counting on ISO to take it to the next level.

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Impact Player

The Lakeland Company’s Curt Tillotson brings diverse experience to Enterprise Minnesota’s board of directors.

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Throwing a Lifeline

Boat building leads to successful careers in trades and manufacturing.

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Made in Minnesota

The funds enable manufacturers to avail expertise from Enterprise Minnesota.

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Editorial

Trade Talks

National supply chain authority Willy Shih offers durable solutions.

The Final Word

Following Our Own Advice

An early April announcement that programs like Enterprise Minnesota would lose federal support is driving us to trumpet our successes.