State of Manufacturing®
The State of Manufacturing® is an annual survey of Minnesota’s manufacturing industry, highlighting the trends, conditions, and outlook of executives from around the state.
Discover the trends driving Minnesota’s manufacturing industry
The State of Manufacturing® is the annual survey of Minnesota manufacturing executives that reveals the latest trends in key business areas including growth, workforce, supply chain, economic confidence, and more. Each year, over 535 manufacturing executives are surveyed, representing a broad mix of manufacturers by region, employee count and annual revenue.
At the event, you’ll find out manufacturing leaders’ expectations on business conditions, inflation, workforce challenges, and much more. This event is an outstanding opportunity to network with hundreds of manufacturing executives, legislators, educators, and a variety of industry supporters and stakeholders.
Register for an upcoming event
Join us November 5th for the statewide survey release event at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest from 3–7 p.m. (Register here) and learn the latest trends in Minnesota manufacturing. Grow your connections through outstanding networking and industry insights – open to all supporters of manufacturing.
In November-December, join us as we travel the state, visiting each Initiative Foundation region to host a regional State of Manufacturing event to get a local understanding of the trends shaping manufacturing in each region.
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors
Bremer Bank
Fafinski Mark & Johnson
Granite Partners
MN DEED
Olsen Thielen
PROduction Workforce Professionals
Productivity Inc.
Widseth
Requests for interview
Bob Kill, president & CEO of Enterprise Minnesota is available for comment and interview regarding the State of Manufacturing® survey. If you would like to schedule an interview, please contact Robert Lodge ([email protected]).
The State of Manufacturing survey is made possible through the support of our generous partners. If you are interested in being a part of the State of Manufacturing survey, please contact us.
The State of Manufacturing survey is conducted by Meeting Street Insights and is underwritten by Enterprise Minnesota.
Past Survey Results: Research & Data
Since 2008, the State of Manufacturing® survey has been providing industry-leading insight and analysis to business leaders, public policy makers, educators, and the media.
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