Greetings to you and the best of the changing seasons to all our CMMA members and friends. As always, I appreciate this opportunity to share a few CMMA updates with you.
First off, some business… our organization continues to be financially solvent, our Community Foundation fund is solid, and we’re well positioned to continue to invest in initiatives that align with our mission. Our membership is growing, we’re a diverse group with strong representation from our manufacturing community, and those that collaborate with and support them.
We’re seeing a welcomed increase in attendance at our ... Read more.
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75 years of excellence
Crystal Cabinet Works
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Started in 1947 by Tom Hammer, and still owned and operated by the Hammer family, Crystal Cabinets Works is currently celebrating our 75th anniversary. We have the 4th generation family member helping to manufacture custom cabinetry to the residential market via independent kitchen and bath dealers... Read more.
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Marketing for Manufacturers
November 16 • 11:00 am
Online
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CTE Jamboree
November 17 • 7:30 am
St. Michael
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New member orientation
November 29 • 2:00 pm
Online
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Workforce Development
November 30 • 11:00 am
Online
Topic TBA
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CMMA Holiday Social
December 13
Sartell
Save the date!
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Marketing for Manufacturers Series
January 18 • 11:00 am
Online
Topic: TBA
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CMMA Breakfast Meeting
January 26 • 7:30 am
Location: TBA
Topic: Economic Trends in Manufacturing Post-Pandemic
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Past Event Recordings
Check out past events, meetings and webinars.
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Manufacturing Month 2022 was a great success
We have wrapped up another successful Manufacturing Month! We had 26 organizations and 16 sponsors participate in Central Minnesota’s virtual magazine, which highlight in-person and virtual tours offered during the month of October and throughout the year. All funds raised ... Read more.
Click the magazine to see who's highlighted!
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Board of Director Elections
Nominations are being accepted through November 15, 2022. Please consider nominating yourself, one of your employees, or a fellow CMMA member. The ballot will be distributed in early December via email to the primary representative for each CMMA member. Please watch your inbox for the email!
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CMMA October 2022 Meeting
CMMA members and guests toured Louis Industries during the October 27 meeting. Speaker Dave Brady of Turning Point consulting shared a better way to implement change and transformation.
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New Association forming in the greater Fargo Moorhead area
Midwest Manufacturers Association, the home office of CMMA, is excited to announce the creation of a manufacturers and engineers association that will be based in the Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, and Dilworth area. The first Red River Manufacturers & Engineers Association meeting will be held in January 2023. Welcome RRMEA!
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The K12Navigator expansion launched
CMMA and Otter Tail County are pleased to announce the launch of an expanded online tool to connect schools and employers for youth workforce development. The K12 Navigator is an online directory that allows employers of all industries and sizes to engage with schools and students interested in exploring careers within career fields that they offer. The tool will also allow schools and students to connect with employers that are...Read more.
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Youth Apprenticeship Toolkit launched to help manufacturers
If you're interested in starting a Youth Skills Training or Youth Apprenticeship program, you now have access to step-by-step instructions, costs, forms, and other resources here. Help spread the word.
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2022 Printed Membership directory
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Web marketing minute
Every company wants new customers. The reality is, 74% of buyers will choose the sales professional or company that adds value or insight first in the buying process, regardless of sales cycle length. Those who aren’t adding value lose out to their competitors. Cue content marketing. The idea behind content marketing is that it’s natural. It doesn’t feel like a sales pitch and the content that you create will have legitimate value to your customers. Content can come in the form of white papers, infographics, case studies, videos, blog posts, checklist, and much more. Remember your content should add value and provide insight to your prospects and customers. Contact Becky, Communications Director, with questions.
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White list MMA staff
Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:
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32 32nd Ave S, Ste 96, St. Cloud, MN 56301
Printing, promotional, banners, apparel
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Heartland Payroll
16155 Estate Lane, Lakeville, MN 55044
(612) 710-9798
Payroll services
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5475 State Hwy 55, Rockford, MN 55373
Fractional engineering
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607 Washington St., Brainerd, MN 56401
Staffing
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PO Box 460, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Climate control products
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8400 Normandale Lake Blvd #92, Bloomington, MN
Sell side mergers and acquisitions and comprehensive estate planning
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Member Anniversaries - Thank You
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CMMA Foundation
Donations are welcome and encouraged
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K12 schools can apply for CMMA grants and scholarships here.
Funds support youth manufacturing programs. Donations are eligible as a 501(c )3 charitable contribution. Donate online at Community Giving, or send to 101 7th Ave. S. #100, St. Cloud, MN 56301 with CMMA Fund in the memo line.
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Lower your operating costs through CMMA Membership
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Responding to your needs, we have carefully selected three vendors — vetted by our board and endorsed by fellow members— to provide a cost savings to your operation, including... |
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CMMA members have access to cost-effective employer dental & vision plans offering:
- Range in plan designs
- Cost efficiencies
- Innovative technology
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Simple enrollment and administration. Learn more.
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