April 2020
Hello AFMA members and friends,
 
Please read my full letter with important information on how AMFA is facing COVID-19 now and in the future. Read more
Total CI Info -
Eliminate waste, reduce costs and maximize partner value


To understand the company Total Continuous Improvement Information (TCII) you need to understand the background of Scott Bensen, the company founder and president. Scott Bensen’s background in continuous improvement started when he received .... Read more

Business Case for Safety
 Wednesday, May 13
Online webinar
Every dollar invested in safety gets your company a $4 to $6 RETURN.

AMFA Golf Social
 date TBD in August
Location TBD

Join us for a fun day of golf and an opportunity to raise money for AMFA-ET.
Beverage Tasting
 Wednesday, October 7
5:00-7:00 pm
Duluth • Clyde Iron Works
All proceeds go to AMFA-ET to be given to K-12 stem programs, robotics teams, shop class equipment, girls welding camps, and more. Register
Latest AMFA news
AMFA retiree honors mfg with Legacy Fund
As a machining instructor at Lake Superior College, Mike Koppy invested many years of volunteer time in support of AMFA ET projects and fundraisers. (Long time readers of this newsletter will recall the ambitious SONTEC program.) Retired from teaching in 2016, Mike remains invested in providing manufacturers in the region with a ... More.
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Manufacturing Vital Signs Photo Contest
Share your essential manufacturing story in our photo contest to be disseminated.
Submission deadline: April 24.
New member corner
Range Steel Fabricators
2212 5th Ave W • Hibbing, MN 55746
(218) 262-5549
Industrial fabrication and machining services including:
- Contract fabrication and machining
- Heavy equipment rebuild
- Commercial construction
- Field inspection & engineering design.
AMFA Snapshot 2019
Check out all the AMFA 2019 activities and accomplishments in this annual publication.
Legislative matters
We recommend members host a legislative tour in 2020. The AMFA office will arrange it for FREE.

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New networking format starts Thur April 23 @ 10a
AMFA Virtual Coffee offers an opportunity for manufacturing owners/managers to share dialog on recent challenges, concerns and solutions. We believe such dialog could lead to clearer direction and decision making. Potential discussion topics include ... Read more.
2020 membership directory
Watch your mail for complementary copy. Contact the office for additional free copies .
AMFA Board member bio
Jill Marie Lucas, environmental analyst from Bay West, LLC ... More.
Web marketing minute
Digital marketing has quickly risen as a top strategy during this pandemic crisis. It is more important than ever that you tell your story with great content, that your website rank well in search engines, and the user experience is enjoyable on a variety of devices. Don't forget your business profile on the AMFA website to help generate leads. Contact Becky, Communications Specialist, with questions.
What's new at the Iron Range Makerspace (IRM)

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Workforce development
Upcoming grant application deadline: September 30
You must be a 501(C)3, school, or other public entity to qualify, with a focus on one of three priority areas. More information and applications here .
MMA information
Member directory and RFPs
MBiz Solutions
Announcing a new benefit!!!!!

Midwest Manufacturers’ Association (MMA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new business partnership with Beaudry Oil & Propane for its MBiz Solutions program. This partnership, created to further the core objective of MBiz Solutions to lower members’ operating costs, will address the production needs of... Read More
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