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.
The latest trends in 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. This event is open to all supporters of manufacturing.
Register for the 2024 State of Manufacturing® Minneapolis main event – Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024
2024 survey release events
Each year, Enterprise Minnesota reveals the findings of our results in Minneapolis, then holds regional events around the state to take the conversation on the road to local communities.
Click here to visit our SOM events page to see all upcoming events.
- Register Roseau – Nov. 19
- Register for Granite Falls – Nov. 21
- Register for Owatonna – Dec. 4
- Register for St. Cloud – Dec. 5
- Register for Fergus Falls – Dec. 11
- Register for Duluth – Jan. 15
- Register for Grand Rapids – Jan. 17
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Pollster’s 2023 Analysis
Manufacturers predict that the biggest challenges that could put a damper on growth are attracting and retaining a qualified workforce (39%), inflation (32%), and increases in costs of materials needed to make products (31%).
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.
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors
Bremer Bank
Dayta
Fafinski Mark & Johnson
Granite Partners
MN DEED
Olsen Thielen
PROduction Workforce Professionals
Productivity Inc.
True North Mergers & Acquisitions
Widseth
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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