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Spring greetings to all our CMMA members and friends as we welcome warmer temps, the songbird’s return, and a renewed start to another busy season of manufacturing in central Minnesota.
I’m happy and honored to report that our dynamic group continues to grow, thrive, and prosper. Our budget is on track, we’re gaining members, and making positive impact with our strategic initiatives. We continue to educate our members, prepare our future workforce, and give voice to our concerns and wishes to our elected officials. We are in good alignment with Midwest Manufacturers’ Association, our partner and supporting organization, that fosters the creation, growth and success of industry associations throughout the Midwest.
Spring brings us new opportunities to play together. Make plans to join us for a day of fellowship and fun at our 12th Annual CMMA Golf Social on June 11, 2024, at Wapicada Golf Club in Sauk Rapids. Please help us ... Read more.
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CMMA Breakfast meeting
April 25 • 7:15 am
Waite Park
Meeting location: Moose Lodge, Waite Park
Speaker: Tammy Biery, Executive Director of Career Solutions
Tammy will discuss workforce development grant initiatives that support the manufacturing industry.
Tour: CWMF in Waite Park
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Employer Health Plans
May 17 • 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
May 23 • 7:15 am
Collegeville
Meeting location: St. John's University
Speaker: Fr. Lew Grobe, OSB
Tour: Saint John’s Abbey Woodworking and organ builders shop. For over 150 years, Saint John's Abbey Woodworking has crafted furniture utilizing wood from their own forest using traditional woodworking techniques. Saint John's Abbey Organ Builders specializes in building and restoring fine mechanical action organs.
Register.
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CMMA 2024 Golf Social
June 11 • 11:00 am
Sauk Rapids
Make plans to join us for a day of fellowship and fun. Help us raise $15,000 to benefit youth programs that support manufacturing in our region. Our donations and investments in K12 institutions include apprenticeship programs and scholarships. Anyone may sponsor or participate.
Register.
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Past Event Recordings
Check out past events, meetings and webinars.
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CMMA planning for Manufacturing Week 2024
This year CMMA will celebrate Manufacturing Week September 30 – October 5 with the Tour of Manufacturing events and activities. Our goals are to educate potential employees about careers in manufacturing, tour local manufacturing facilities, assist manufacturers, and increase the value of CMMA. To meet these goals, we will... Read more.
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CMMA February 2024 Meeting
The State of Manufacturing® 2023 was the focus of the February 22 CMMA meeting in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Bob Kill, President and CEO of Enterprise Minnesota shared results from Enterprise Minnesota's annual survey of manufacturing executives including leaders' sentiments and the outlook for the coming year. Thanks to Pinnacle Climate Technologies for the great tour!
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CMMA March 2024 Meeting
Developing the next wave of leaders was the focus of the March 28 CMMA meeting in Cold Spring, MN.
Speaker Mike Henke shared how to guild your bench and engage your rock stars. Thanks to Renegade Truck Equipment, Inc. for the tour and our host Shady's Long Shots for the great breakfast!
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Streamlining environmental permitting in Minnesota
Minnesota’s environmental permitting process has long-been the topic of concern among business leaders, with several notable economic development projects having stalled out or left the state due to reported permitting challenges. The Minnesota... Read more
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Evening at the Capitol
Rachel Lolmasteymaugh, CMMA Executive Director, took a bus to the state capitol with other business leaders on Tuesday, March 19.
The objective was to engage with Minnesota's legislative delegation and state leadership about issues concerning our manufacturing members such as workforce, taxation and permitting.
Rachel met with Senators Jeff Howe and Aric Putnam, Congressman Torrey Westrom, and Representatives Dan Wolgamott and Bernie Perryman. Rachel also connected with Lori Kloos, president of St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
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Welcome new MMA staff
Please welcome new staff members! Read more.
Left: Jenny Theis, Events Coordinator
Right: Carolyn Petruga, Executive Assistant
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Board Bio - Doug Cook
Where do you work, what do you do? I am a Certified Exit Planning Advisor. I help business owners create a blueprint to maximize the value of their business. I also help owners and employees successfully manage the ownership transition that follows. www.headwatersstrategic.com
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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 now 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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Jessica Paquin
100 Red Rock Road • Newport, MN 55047
(651) 266-1199
https://bizrecycling.com/
Helping businesses in Ramsey and Washington counties reduce waste and recycle better through free technical assistance and grant funding
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Jesse Lutgen
32235 Narnia Lane • Avon, MN 56310
(320) 266-0646
http://calhouncompanies.com
Matchmaker for buyers and sellers
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Chelsie Schmid
309 12th Ave S • Buffalo, MN 55313-2306
(763) 682-3750
http://www.IntegriPrint.com
Full service printing company
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Brent Ringler
1863 41st Ave NE • Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-2686
http://jmdmanufacturing.com
Custom machining, fabrication, and welding
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Kate Lemke
415 Jay Ave SE • Richmond, MN 56368
(320) 597-5600
http://www.renegadetruckequipment.com
Truck equipment, truck and trailer accessories sales, truck body builds, trailer and truck repair service, DOT inspections, and truck modification
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Ronn Paulson
1922 7th St N • St. Cloud, MN 56303
(320) 251-5951
http://rengelprinting.com
Full service printing
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Christine Huston
1019 Industrial Drive S • Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
(320) 252-0404
http://ricecompanies.com
Design-build construction services firm
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Jeff Colquette
8120 Penn Ave S. #380 • Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 876-8221
http://www.spectrumcommercial.com
Asset-based loans and accounts receivable financing services
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Member Anniversaries - Thank You
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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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Human Resource Management
PROduction Workforce Professionals, specializing in human resources management services just for manufacturers, is a subsidiary of Pro Resources, a professional employment organization (PEO) established in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit Lakes, MN.
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Human Resources – allows you to manage HR, benefits, and payroll over the Internet.
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Payroll – outsourced payroll administration services accessed online.
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Employee Benefits - a package of benefits for all full time (30+hours per week), permanent employees that does not cost the employer anything unless they choose to pay a portion of the premiums.
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Risk Management - specialists to ensure a safer workplace and controlled workers’ comp costs.
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