A huge shoutout to my fellow manufacturers during Minnesota Manufacturing Month! Thanks to every one of you for your contribution to the stable production and distribution of an array of amazing products, as well as contributing to a vibrant economy in your community. Find a manufacturing tour in your area and learn about statewide events in honor of Minnesota Manufacturing Month. Make plans to attend ... Read more
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Range Steel Fabricators -
Over a 100 years of growth
Range Steel Fabricators (RSF), located in Hibbing, MN is a manufacturer of machined components and fabricated assemblies servicing both large OEM manufacturers and industrial facilities.
We are a 100-year-old company with Jeff and Gina Halter taking ownership in July of 2016 and plan to remain family owned and operated. Over the course of five years RSF has ... Read more
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Whitestone Personal and Professional Marketing -
Holistic, wrap-around job transition services
WORKPLACE VIOLENCE is always costly, but it isn’t always physically harmful toward a person. Bad PR is costly to business and is sometimes costly to an entire industry or community; i.e. a peeved employee making accusations toward a boss or co-worker, or a customers threatening the employees or others associated with a company. Such threats, while they can happen personally, can also happen on social media. Let’s not forget the ‘Dark Web’. And then there’s physical violence.
According to the National Safety Council and OSHA, there are nearly 2 million incidents of workplace violence in the U.S. annually ... Read more
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Commissioner Grove's message |
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Employer Health Plans Webinar
Tuesday, October 12 • 11 am
If you have five or more employees and are in need of a change in your health plan, attend this short webinar and learn about Employer Health Plans in collaboration with Hahn Financial Group.
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Tools to attract (and keep) good employees
Wednesday, October 20 • 11 am
Online
Ways to target and reach your ideal candidates, website features needed, and more.
Upcoming webinar series dates:
November 17
December 15
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AMFA General Meeting
Wednesday, November 10
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Miss a meeting? View the webinar and meeting recordings
All the recorded virtual meetings and webinars are available at:
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Sherwood joins MMA
Alisa Sherwood has joined the MMA staff as the Executive Assistant. Alisa resides in Sauk Rapids. Read more.
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Jeanetta Consulting LLC
811 Anderson Road, Duluth, MN 55811
(218) 393-4785
Connecting manufacturing needs and workforce opportunities.
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ASV Holdings Co.
840 Lily Lane
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
(218) 327-5365
Compact track loaders and skid steers.
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Senior Business Developer at APEX.
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AMFA Snapshot
The 2020 annual report is available here.
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AMFA is a member driven organization whose effectiveness and success relies on the involvement of volunteers in the region. Founded in 1997, the 24-year old organization has benefited from the dedication of numerous manufacturing leaders serving as volunteer president, along with many others serving the organization in various... Read more.
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White list MMA staff
Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:
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AMFA and Dept of IRRR host exhibit at FABTECH 2021
AMFA members were represented at FABTECH 2021 as the result of a partnership with the Department of Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. The two organizations collaborated to represent the manufacturing industry with a 20’ exhibit space staffed by IRRR staff and AMFA volunteers. On behalf of ... Read More.
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AMFA Golf Social '21 Recap
Some 75 people gathered under beautiful sunny skies at Mesaba Country Club on August 16, 2021, for the AMFA Educational Trust 23rd annual golf social. Friends and colleagues enjoyed a day of golf and on-course games, networking and awards ceremony. The Golf Social netted. Read more.
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Sponsorship packages
As the central office serving AMFA, CMMA, and TSMA our job is to help your business succeed. We are proud to offer the reduced 2021 sponsorship packages and are ready to help you reach your prospects, customers and fellow members. Learn more!
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Web marketing minute
Are you taping into the power of video to promote your business or attract employees? Video is a powerful medium to inspire, persuade and entertain. View AMFA's growing video archive. Contact Becky, Communications Director, with questions.
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Upcoming grant application deadline: January 31, 2022
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.
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AMFA information and member directories |
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Lower your operating costs |
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Responding to your needs, we have carefully selected 4 partners —
vetted by our board and endorsed by fellow members— to provide
a cost savings to your operation, including...
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Interested in adding dental and vision to your employee benefits? Dental health has a profound impact on overall health. Vision care is important to prevent visual impairment. We offer a range of plan designs. Learn more.
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Thank you to our valued sponsors! |
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