Spring 2021

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The Race to Safety

Cyberattacks on small businesses are increasingly common. Manufacturers can minimize their risk by backing up crucial data and being smart about online habits.

Cybersecurity attacks on small businesses are increasingly common

Balance of Power

Minnesota’s Growth Acceleration Program (GAP) helps employee-strapped smaller manufacturers afford the tools to sharpen their competitive edge.

GAP Growth Acceleration Program is a valuable program for manufacturers

From Turkey Farm to Helicopter Parts

When you work at Ericco, you’re part of a family.

Legislative Roundtable

Legislators Gene Pelowski, Barb Haley and David Tomassoni talk about COVID, workforce issues in manufacturing and negotiating the state’s budget crisis.

After the Assessment

Assessments can be powerful tools to identify deficiencies. Taking bold action to correct deficiencies? That’s genius.

MN Tool and Die Works president and vice president standing in their factory

Innovations

Four Questions: James Seifert

James Seifert, Attorney and Former Legislator

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Big Grant, Important Work

South Central College is bringing mechatronics ed to rural high schools through a ‘train-the-trainer’ program.

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Key Investments

Enterprise Minnesota consultants are upgrading their credentials to serve a diverse client base.

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Not Boxed In

Investments pave the way for Tilsner Carton’s future.

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From Welder to Engineer

C4 Welding has found success helping its welders become engineers.

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Fired Up

Midwest Metal Products CEO/Owner Joe Plunger joins Enterprise Minnesota board.

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Meaningful Input

Manufacturers tell how COVID has impacted supply chains, workers and customers.

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Hoping for Very Busy Babies

After her China-made Busy Baby mats exploded in popularity, Beth Fynbo is hoping the next chapter can be Minnesota made.

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Servant Leader

Lakeshirts President Michelle Daggett worked her way up from HR manager to company president by listening, empowering, excelling.

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Editorial

The Power of Being Heard

Manufacturers shouldn’t be afraid to reach out to legislators and brag about their impact on the community.

The Final Word

Automation is a Win-Win

An MIT study supports what manufacturing executives have known for years: Automation won’t be a job killer.