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Hello TSMA members and friends,
Manufacturers in our region should take pride in our ability to continue to produce top quality products and services despite ever changing market conditions. TSMA is here for you as a source of stability, a source of innovation, a source of collaboration, a source of continuity to all our members. We are also here to... Read more
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Credit Collections Bureau
The Importance of bad debt recovery in the manufacturing world
The incredible manufacturing companies in Minnesota know the revenue cycle can and often is filled with variabilities; especially in 2020! At Credit Collections Bureau (CCB), we realize how vital recovering these past due dollars is to the owners, the employees, the state of Minnesota AND the people in over one million jobs Minnesota Manufacturing supports... Read more
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Session 5: Marketing your manufacturing business with video |
November 18 • 11:00 am
Join us to learn why video is an effective way to distinguish your business, animation vs live action videos, how professional video budgets are determined, and more.
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State of Manufacturing survey release event - Online |
November 5 • 9:30 am
Discover the survey insights and learn about the major issues impacting the industry in this age of COVID. Information.
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December 1
Potential in-person event; watch your email for details.
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Session 6: Leveraging research & data to guide your marketing strategy |
December 16 • 11:00 am
Join us to learn about leveraging research and data to guide your marketing strategy.
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TSMA is moving forward with the Career Dream Team (CDT). Outreach is happening right now to re-unite the team and recruit new CDT members. Amy Johnson, MMA Assistant Director, is now responsible for the coordination of this initiative. If you are interested in sponsoring a CDT member from your organization, or would like to be involved, please contact Amy.
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MN House and Senate candidates surveyed on manufacturing issues |
In anticipation of the upcoming election, TSMA’s Government Affairs Committee conducted a survey of candidates for Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives. Candidates shared their positions on the manufacturing sector.
See the results of the survey here.
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Sandy Kashmark, our Executive Director, and three long-time TSMA members were part of an online Manufacturing Roundtable with Governor Tim Walz and DEED Commissioner Steve Grove on October 14. Read more.
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October Emerging Leaders Event |
TSMA hosted a virtual emerging leaders event on October 23rd with four emerging leaders in attendance from different manufacturing departments (quality control, machining, customer service, and production management). The conversation was inspiring and full of fresh perspectives. Discussion focused on identifying workplace efficiencies, how the current state will influence manufacturing's future, and how to introduce and engage youth about manufacturing careers. The TSMA board now has new ideas to entertain. Manufacturers - please send emerging leaders to these events in the future! |
DEED recently launched its #GoodJobsNow campaign to promote the abundance of quality career opportunities throughout the state. For Greater Minnesota, this is a good opportunity for employers to market themselves broadly, and encourage prospective newcomers to consider your communities. View campaign videos. Contact Jen Gates, DEED Communication Director at 651-358-0300 for questions.
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Board profile - Tony Hanson |
Hanson has been on the board for three years. He is a Machine Technology Instructor from Alexandria Technical & Community College ... Read more
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Board of Directors Election |
Online voting for TSMA Board positions is happening NOW. An email was sent last week. Please complete your voting by Nov. 4. Just follow the link.
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Member of the Year/Collaborator of Year Nominations |
The TSMA Board of Directors is excited to call for nominees for two TSMA Member of the Year Awards: 2020 Manufacturer of the Year and 2020 Collaborator of the Year.
Call or email the office with your nomination(s) – nominate your own company or a fellow member. All members in good standing are eligible. Read more
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Historically, manufacturing businesses have relied on tradeshows to attract business. Even post-pandemic, more and more of the buying process will be done online, with many decision-makers having grown up in the internet age. Far more selling is being done virtually . Just as business travel and face-to-face selling are diminishing, so too is the interest in print material. Your presence on TSMA.org can be enhanced to increase leads to your sales team. Contact Becky, Communications Director, with questions. |
MPMA Launches Skilled-Training Academy at HTC |
The Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association (MPMA) has launched a skilled-training academy for incumbent workers that combines traditional machine tool technology training at Hennepin Technical College (HTC), self-driven training through TITANS of CNC: Academy, and mentors overseeing production work through on-the-job training. Read the press release here.
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The TSMA board finalized the 2020 goal statement at their July meeting. Read statement
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TSMA Manufacturer and Educator Solution Group |
In support of its 2020 Goal Statement, TSMA is excited to announce the upcoming launch of a Manufacturer and Educator Solution Group. This new strategy will provide a forum for real-time conversations between TSMA’s manufacturing and K-12 members. The anticipated outcome is a fresh approach in ongoing efforts to raise awareness of manufacturing careers and fill the skills gap! More.
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White list our email addresses |
Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:
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4314 32nd Street S
St. Cloud MN 56301
(651) 333-2170
Helping business owners increase the transferable value of their companies.
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27 University Drive N
Fargo ND 56531
Marketing plans & creative solutions, consulting services, full service or one-off campaigns.
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Responding to your needs, we have carefully selected 5 partners —
vetted by our board and endorsed by fellow members— to provide
a cost savings to your operation, including...
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Lower your health insurance costs
MMA began offering health insurance plans to TSMA members in 2017. The plans are totally customizable and have provided significant savings to fellow TSMA, CMMA and AMFA members. See the testimonial below from a fellow TSMA member. We have partnered with Hahn Financial Group, Inc., in Sioux Falls, SD, to offer Employer Health Plans.
Learn more about the program in this video.
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“We are happy that West Tool & Design made the transition to Employer Health Plans in 2018. We’ve been able to save substantial dollars for our employees, as well for the company. The program is member-friendly with low maintenance.”
- Evan Westra, President of West Tool & Design
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