Legislative leaders shared their views at Session Priorities: (from left) Senate Majority Leader David Senjem, House Speaker Kurt Zellers, moderator Tom Hauser of KSTP-TV, House Minority Leader Paul Thissen, Senate Minority Leader Tom Bakk. Joe Swedberg (from left), Hormel Foods Corporation, moderated an exchange between Pat Shortridge (center) and Ken Martin during Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol. They are the respective chairs of the state Republican and Democratic parties. Mike Bromelkamp (left), Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd., and Tom Hesse, Minnesota Chamber vice president of government affairs, testify at the Legislature in support of a bill to convert the sales tax refund program for capital equipment to an up-front exemption. Environmental and energy policies were center stage at this Insiders' Issue breakfast: (from left)  Deputy Commissioner Bill Grant, Department of Commerce Energy Division; Commissioner Paul Aasen, Pollution Control Agency; Senator John Carlson, R-Bemidji; Senator Julie Rosen, R-Fairmont. Leadership Minnesota participants received a private audience with Governor Mark Dayton during their wrap-up session for this program year. Leadership Minnesota is exclusive to the Minnesota Chamber and provides insight into the state's changing economy and the issues that will shape its future. An industry panel addressed workforce issues at the recent Grow Minnesota! Partnership Meeting held on February 22nd in Owatonna. Pictured are Beth Dienst, Human Resources Director, Viracon, Inc.-Owatonna., Rodney Gramse, Director of Operations, MRG Tool and Die Corp. -Faribault, and Tim Wenzel, President, Winegar, Inc.-Waseca.


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Minnesota Manufacturers Summit 2011

Date: October 26, 2011 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Closed

Event Description

Minnesota Manufacturers in a world economy: What does it take to compete?

Minnesota manufacturers contribute more than $30 billion to the state economy and represent 17 percent of the state’s gross domestic product.  Nearly one in seven jobs in Minnesota is tied to the manufacturing industry.  Minnesota manufacturers have been a backbone of our economy, but global pressures and changing demographics are challenging the industry – however, manufacturers are responding and competing in the world marketplace.

Join us to learn about the issues facing Minnesota manufacturers, the outlook for the future of the industry and in recognition of their contributions to our local and state economy.

Click here for a full agenda.

The registration fee for this event is $99 per person.

Special thank you to our event sponsors (to date):

Premier
McGladrey
 
Gold
Association for Competitive Technology
LarsonAllen
Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association
Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc

Bronze
CorVel Corporation
E.J. Ajax & Sons, Inc.
Leo A. Daly Company
Metalcasters of Minnesota
Olympic Steel
Saint Paul Port Authority
Top Tool
Tri-State Manufacturers' Association


Event Location Doubletree by Hilton Bloomington - Minneapolis South
7800 Normandale Boulevard, Bloomington
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Date/Time Information 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact Information
Lisa Engdahl (651) 292-4699
Fees/Admission
$99 per person
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