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Hello CMMA members and friends,
Shared vision, laser focus, partnership, and teamwork. This is the recipe for success during October’s Manufacturing Month here in CMMA country. Manufacturers across the state open their doors to students, parents, and the public, helping to inspire and recruit the next generation of manufacturing talent during manufacturing month. CMMA is the originator of this initiative, and we can be proud of this momentous collective effort that yields inspiring results. Let’s recognize our shared time, talent, and resources. We’re better together, shoulder to shoulder, opening the doors to opportunity and shining bright light upon our inclusive industry which offers promise and prosperity to all, no matter your starting point ... Read more.
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Workforce Workshop
November 7 • 11:00 am
Online or In-person in Alexandria
A high-priority goal business leaders share is to find young people to be change-makers in their organizations. As the motivations of younger generations evolve, it becomes increasingly important to bridge the generational gap. Join us to hear insights and strategies to bridge the gap and better connect with the emerging leaders in your life. Register to attend in-person on online.
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Marketing for Manufacturers
November 15 • 11:00 am
Online
Business Agency Readiness in Marketing
It's not uncommon for owners and core leadership team to be directly involved with day-to-day marketing decisions and feel as though they are constantly getting 'sold' a marketing tool instead of managing a marketing strategy. The challenge is they can't justify a full-time marketing strategist, but a marketing strategy with accountability, follow-through, and ROI measurement is essential.
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CTE Jamboree
November 16 • 7:30 am
St. Cloud
This event features an experienced lineup of speakers that are active in CTE in Minnesota. Following the presentations, join us for a tour of St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
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New member orientation
November 21 • 2:00 pm
Online
Join us for an overview of what your membership entails, meet the association staff, learn, ask questions, and get acquainted with other newbies! This event is open to all current members; all employees welcome. If you've been a member for awhile and would like a refresher - join us!
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CMMA Holiday Social
December 12 • 4:30 pm
Sartell
Invite your spouse, a date, or a colleague to join you for the 2023 CMMA Holiday Social. The event will again feature an “open house” format with heavy appetizers served from 4:30 -6:30 pm.
Register.
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Marketing for Manufacturers
December 20 • 11:00 am
Online
The best story wins the sale. Does your story set you apart? Do you communicate your value and differentiators effectively? Define the value your company provides to your best customers, learn to create a compelling sales narrative, and walk away ready to differentiate yourself from competitors and drive growth that moves your business forward.
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Past Event Recordings
Check out past events, meetings and webinars.
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Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing is a wrap!
We have a wrap on another busy and successful manufacturing month!
We had 29 organizations and 11 sponsors participate in Central Minnesota’s virtual magazine, which highlights in-person and virtual tours offered during the month of October and throughout the year. All funds raised by the magazine are used to market manufacturing month and career opportunities in manufacturing through geo-targeted advertising, billboards, radio ads, social media marketing, as well as strengthening career pathway opportunities for youth interested in manufacturing. The magazine also helped fund... Read more.
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CMMA October 2023 Meeting
On October 26, 2023, CMMA members and guests enjoyed a presentation on Tax Incentives for Manufacturers featuring Matt Carlson of Creative Planning. A tour of CMMA member DCI, Inc.'s facility followed.
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Call for BOD nominations - elections coming up
Nominations are being accepted through November 15, 2023. 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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2024 Print and digital sponsorship packages on sale now!
As the central office serving CMMA our job is to help your business succeed. MMA is proud to offer 2024 sponsorship packages and are ready to help you reach your prospects, customers and fellow members.
Save 10% on a 2024 Sponsorship Package through November 15, 2023!
Save an additional 15% if you purchase both print and digital packages. Learn more!
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MMA launching new magazine - membership directory to be included in the inaugural issue! Deadline November 29!
MMA’s membership directory is going to change formats in 2024! The annual printed directory will be included in the inaugural issue of a new printed magazine coming out in late January. Midwest Manufacturing Journal will be a full-color standard-size magazine, published quarterly.
The editorial focus of the magazine will be to serve manufacturers in the Midwest with articles and resources on workforce development, legislative advocacy, leadership, innovation, safety, education, networking, partnerships, and more... Read more.
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CMMA Prepaid Meeting Tickets Available
You can purchase (10) prepaid CMMA meeting tickets for $200 through our eCommerce store. The tickets can be used for attendance at CMMA meetings, with no expiration date. Use the tickets however you wish; i.e. one person can attend ten meetins; ten people can attend one meeting, etc. Purchase here.
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The K12Navigator update
After the expansion of the K12Navigator with collaborator Otter Tail County the number of entries has grown to 173. 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 allows students to connect with employers that are willing to provide classroom speakers, company tours, job shadowing, apprenticeship programs, student mentors, and more. Register your business on the Navigator today.
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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
Let’s talk more about video. Short form video is also a great avenue for social media attention. Here are 11 video editing apps to produce short-form content, curated by our friends at Social Media Examiner. The options include Adobe Express, Animoto, Canva, CapCut, Filmora, GoPro Quik, InShot, KineMaster, Picsart, Vimeo Create, and YouCut. Whether you want more templates or more AI tools for your workflow, there’s an editing tool that can help. Read more here. 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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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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Lower your health insurance costs
MMA began offering health insurance plans to CMMA members in 2017. The plans are totally customizable and have provided significant savings to fellow TSMA, CMMA and AMFA members. We partner with Hahn Financial Group, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD, to offer Employer Health Plans.
Minimum of five participating employees. Contact us to learn more: 800-654-5773 or Rachel@MidwestManufacturers.com.
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