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Enterprise Minnesota® Magazine articles provide context and insight to how Minnesota manufacturers innovate and grow their companies. Find collected stories on our core services below.
Business Management Systems & ISO
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New Owner, Same Captain
Blake Pendzimas, founder of BP Metals, sold controlling interest in his company in October, but he’s sticking around to reap the benefits.
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Lining up for the Marathon
Why Van Technologies used a COVID-based lull in business to shore up its already-robust operations.
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After the Assessment
Assessments can be powerful tools to identify deficiencies. Taking bold action to correct deficiencies? That’s genius.
Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing
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The Virtue of Patience
Tested by time, John Norris has learned the value of empowering employees.
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Automation is About People
Enterprise Minnesota growth consultants Eric Blaha and Ally Johnston explain why the companies that succeed through automation view employee engagement at its core.
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Greater Than The Sum of Its Parts
Leading Daily for Results integrates the principles of continuous improvement with leadership skills to help companies win each day.
Talent & Leadership Development
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From Welder to Engineer
C4 Welding has found success helping its welders become engineers.
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Change Leadership is More Nuanced Than You May Think
Michele Neale’s manufacturing workshop maps a strategy for navigating change.
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First, Secure Your Leaders
Attracting and retaining employees begins with improving your company’s top ranks
Strategic Planning & Revenue Growth
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Understanding Growth
Despite massive sales, Vistabule’s brass scrapped plans for a new plant and focused on marketing and product development.
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Streamlined Growth
Toppan Merrill invests heavily in technology and talent in Sartell.
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Built on Grit and Sawdust
Tim and Mary Jo Harris launched Harris Hardwoods in 1994 out of their garage. They’ve grown exponentially by staying true to their mantra and believing…