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Central Minnesota will be celebrating Manufacturing Week September 30-October 5, 2024.
CMMA realized early on that there was an urgent need to help dispel incorrect perceptions of our industry and change the view from “dark, dirty, dangerous” to “clean, safe, and rich with technology and opportunity.” We needed a way to open doors, create engagement, and improve future workforce prospects so we started the Tour of Manufacturing. This annual event has gained traction, achieved measurable success, and is now a statewide initiative.
We have created events with manufacturers, schools, and communities by exhibiting and marketing the opportunities in the high-tech world of modern manufacturing. Our goals for Manufacturing Week are... Read more.
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CMMA New member orientation
August 20 • 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!
Register.
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CMMA Summer Social
August 21 • 4:00 pm
St. Joseph
Join us for a patio party. Pizza and Beer for $20! You'll receive a drink ticket for your choice of beverage, and we'll have a pizza buffet.
Invite your friends and colleagues to join us for a relaxed networking event! Bring a guest for just $10.
Register.
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Workforce Development Series
August 28 • 11:00 am
Online
FSLA Laws and updates
Learn about recent changes and updates to the Fair Labor Standards Act from our partners at PRO Resources. We'll cover changes to exempt to non-exempt employees, overtime rules and updates to the minimum salary for exempt employees.
As a member of CMMA you and your employees can attend our webinars at no cost. Presenter: Ashley Drews, HR Director.
Register.
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Employer health plans
September 6 • 9:00 am
Online
If you have two or more employees and are interested in changing your health plan, we invite you to invest 30 minutes to learn about Employer Health Plans. No cost to attend. In fact, by attending you will learn how to SAVE MONEY on your health plan! Note: You CAN switch health plans mid-year; no need to wait for your renewal date.
Register.
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CMMA Breakfast meeting
September 26 • 7:15 am
Sartell
Legislative Panel
Senator Jeff Howe MN 13 Representative Bernie Perryman 14A Senator Aric Putnam MN 14 Representative Tim O'Driscoll 13B Representative Marion Rarick 29B Representative Lisa Demuth 13A
A tour of DeZURIK will follow the legislative panel.
Register.
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CMMA Breakfast meeting
October 24 • 7:15 am
Sauk Centre
Make plans to join us for breakfast and a presentation by Brenda Jennissen and Bonnie Radjenovich, co-owners of Felling Trailers. A tour of Felling Trailers will follow the presentation.
Register.
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CMMA New member orientation
November 19 • 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!
Register.
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CMMA CTE Jamboree
November 21 • 7:15 am
Kimball
CTE teachers, counselors, principals, superintendents, school board members, and manufacturers are invited to this event featuring a lineup of speakers that are active in CTE in Minnesota. All K12 school reps attend for FREE; registration is required.
Register.
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Past Event Recordings
Check out past events, meetings and webinars.
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Make plans to participate in the Central Minnesota Tour of Manufacturing!
We have many tours happening in our area during Manufacturing Week September 30 – October 5 .
Watch for the release of the virtual magazine that will list all the area tours - coming soon!
Thank you to all participating manufacturers and sponsors!
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CWMF named 2023 Member of the Year and Clint Nelson named 2023 Collaborator of the Year
Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association (CMMA) has named CWMF as the 2023 CMMA Manufacturer of the Year. CMMA President Les Engel recently presented CWMF with this well-earned award to celebrate not only the company’s commitment to CMMA, but the betterment of manufacturing overall.
CWMF Corporation of Waite Park is... Read more.
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Golf Social 2024 recap
It was a beautiful day for the 12th annual CMMA Golf Social at Wapicada Golf Club. Over $19,000 was raised in support of youth manufacturing programs in the region.
Congrats to our first-place team from JPMorgan Chase & Co. featuring: Kyle Siebold, Luke Hoffman, John Libby, and David Follett.
The on-the-course contest winners:
Longest Putt: Joel Anderson, Darter Plastics
Closest to the Pin: Derek Stacklie, CH Robinson
Longest Drive - Female: Meg Thole, PRO Resources
Longest Drive - Male: Luke Hoffman, JP Morgan Chase
A special thank you to all of our sponsors especially our corporate sponsors: Darter Plastics Inc, Falcon National Bank, LB Carlson LLP, Pellco Machine, W Gohman Construction, SCR, Vye, and Central McGowan.
See you for the 13th annual CMMA Golf Social in June 2025!
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CMMA April 2024 Meeting
Close to 90 CMMA members and guests attended the April meeting. Tim Zipoy led the meeting which was sponsored by Clint Nelson from Qualified Plan Advisors. The presentation "Grant projects for Manufacturers" was led by Tammy Biery and Angie Dahle of Career Solutions. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Travis Mick, Vice President of Business Development at CWMF, shared the history of the company his father started in 1968. Travis, along with his sister, Carmie, are second generation owners of CWMF.
On the tour of CWMF we were able to see first-hand the equipment that CWMF makes for its nationwide customer base. CWMF's equipment is used at permanent and portable asphalt plants. We were able to see the CNC plasma table in action, as well as the building of AC tanks and drum mixers.
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CMMA May 2024 Meeting
CMMA members had a great time on May 23! We attended a private tour of the St. John's Abbey Woodshop featuring their Organ Builders highlighting Marin Pasi's work and Abbey's Woodworking which builds most of the furniture you see on campus in addition to items for the St. John's Bible project, coffins/caskets and the St. John's cross. In addition, the shop includes private artisan workspaces.
Fr. Lew Grobe, O.S.B., director of the Woodshop, delivered his presentation "By the Work of Our Hands: An Inquiry into the Value of Manual Labor" to the group. Fr. Lew shared his journey and the 150-year Benedictine tradition of manual labor. A special thank you to Jenna Witherbee, 401K Plan Professionals, for joining us as the meeting sponsor.
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Kashmark serving as CMMA/MMA Interim Executive Director
Sandy Kashmark, controller and former Executive Director (ED), is filling the role of interim executive director of MMA. She previously served as the ED from 1992-2022. She has served as the controller since 2022. A hiring committee, made up of a representative from AMFA, CMMA, RRMEA, and TSMA, is interviewing candidates and hopes to fill the position by the end of August. You can reach Sandy at bookkeeping@MidwestManufacturers.com or cell (320) 304-0908.
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2024 Sponsorship packages
As the central office serving CMMA, our job is to help your business succeed. 2024 sponsorship packages are still available. You can reach your prospects, customers and fellow members.
Learn 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 employers has grown to 193 and the number of schools is 46. 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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NEW CMMA mailing address
1210 Broadway St #240 PMB154, Alexandria, MN 56308
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Emily Polfliet
14025 23rd Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447
(612) 324-1934
http://www.baldwinsupply.com
Mechanical power transmission, conveyor belts, electric motors, and control products
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Todd Meyhoff
225 Belgrade Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003
(507) 386-7996
http://www.bruntonarchitects.com
Commercial design firm
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Ryan Fitzthum
1900 Medical Arts Ave S #200, Sartell, MN 56377
(320) 493-5891
http://www.chrobinson.com
Third-party logistics and supply chain
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Michael Howell
174 Center St., Winona, MN 55987
(507) 450-4981
http://walivebig.com
Personal, business insurance & risk management services
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Ryan Coole
324 W. Superior St. #1000, Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 336-8524
wheelerrp.com
Retirement planning
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Member Anniversaries - Thank You
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Melrose Area Public School | |
CMMA Foundation
Donations are welcome and encouraged
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Foundation donations in 2023 totaled $14,000. The grand total of CMMA's community impact since 2008 is $171,525.
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 | |
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, RRMEA, and AMFA members. We partner with Hahn Financial Group, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD, to offer Employer Health Plans.
Minimum of two participating employees. Contact us to learn more: 800-654-5773 or Bookkeeping@MidwestManufacturers.com.
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