Letter from the RRMEA President | |
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Greetings RRMEA members!
Fall is here, and with it comes a chance to appreciate the hard work and dedication of our manufacturing community!!
We have an exciting RRMEA luncheon meeting at GPK Products in Fargo in two weeks! On October 22 please join us for lunch, a presentation by John Henning, Engineer at GPK Products, followed by a tour of their facility. Register now!
We also have a luncheon meeting at Spectrum Aeromed in Fargo coming up on November 19! This is a joint meeting with Tri-State Manufacturers Association. The speaker is Jeff Edberg, VP of Operations, but I would advise you to register right away because it will fill up fast!.. Read more.
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Kriss Burns,
RRMEA President
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Mission: The Red River Manufacturers & Engineers Association (RRMEA) was created to elevate, promote, and celebrate manufacturing and engineering by providing advocacy, education, networking and programs to enhance the success of members and their communities.
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Celebrate in October
Minnesota Manufacturing Month and Statewide Tour of Manufacturing
To celebrate, manufacturing facilities throughout the state are opening their doors for tours. Manufacturers can offer in-person or virtual tours; reach out to local schools and offer presentations about manufacturing career pathways; sponsor school’s VEX Robotics programs; or set up scholarships with local colleges.
Read more.
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Luncheon meeting
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
12:00 pm • Fargo
Speaker: John Henning, Engineer, GPK Products, Inc.
Tour: GPK Products, Inc. who specializes in engineering and fabricating PVC fittings.
Parking: Please carpool if possible. Park along 43rd street in front of GPK.
Required safety attire: Closed toe shoes and your own safety glasses.
Register.
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Employer health plans
Friday, October 25, 2024
9:00 am • Online
If you have two or more employees and are interested in saving money on your health plan, we invite you to invest 30 minutes to learn about Employer Health Plans. No cost to attend. Note: You CAN switch health plans mid-year; no need to wait for your renewal date.
Register.
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Joint luncheon meeting
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
11:30 am • Fargo
Spectrum Aeromed has designed and developed air ambulance medical interiors for hospital programs, military branches around the world, multi-mission charters and private operators, as well as custom VIP emergency medical interior suites for executive aircrafts and heads of state.
Register.
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New member orientation
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
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.
Register.
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View webinar and meeting recordings
All the recorded virtual meetings and webinars are available at:
YouTube channel
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We had a great RRMEA meeting on September 17!
Shout out to Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce for hosting the meeting and providing lunch! It was much appreciated!
Shout out to our RRMEA board member and FMWF Chamber employee Jane Vangsness Frisch on her presentation on critical workforce needs, employee retention, and expanded training opportunities in the area!
Shout out to all the manufacturers in attendance including Marvin, Caterpillar, Case, Bobcat, and Lynnes Welding!
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2024 Sponsorship packages | |
As the central office serving RRMEA, 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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Welcome Lynda Bailey, New Executive Director | MMA is pleased to introduce Lynda E. Bailey as the new Executive Director. Lynda joins us following her tenure as Executive Director of the Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation in Riverside, California. Read more. | Board Bio - Jane Vangsness Frisch, Ph.D. |  | |
Jane Vangsness Frisch, VP of Workforce at the FMWF Chamber of Commerce, leads efforts to strengthen workforce development and expand community programs throughout the region.
Previously, she was as an independent consultant and held roles at North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) including VP for Student Affairs and Strategy, Assistant VP for Student Success, and Director of Student Success and Career Services.
Before joining NDSCS, Frisch held various student- and research-focused positions at the North Dakota University System and has been an affiliate graduate faculty member at North Dakota State University since 2016.
Dedicated to community service, Frisch serves as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and as a board member for Ortonville Area Health Services and the Sanford Health Network. She previously served on the boards of the West Central Initiative, the Rape and Abuse Crisis Center of Fargo-Moorhead, and the North Dakota Women in Higher Education Network.
Frisch holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mass communication, and a Ph.D. in Education, all from NDSU.
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Welcome New RRMEA members | | |
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Austin Haarstad
2323 16th Ave S Ste 102 • Moorhead, MN
(218) 979-4414
http://www.baillow.com
Locally-owned recruiting and staffing agency
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Jason Bruns
131 Trafton Science Ctr N • Mankato, MN
(507) 389-1201
http://engineering.mnsu.edu
Facilitating relationships by engaging academic institutions with industry and providing educational outreach by inspiring interest in STEM
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Tim Fisher
9300 Hennepin Town RD #100 • Eden Prairie, MN 55347
(763) 251-8992
http://gavnat.com
Public insurance adjusting firm specializing in commercial building property damage claims
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Lower your operating costs | |
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Responding to your needs, we have carefully selected three partners —
vetted by our board and endorsed by fellow members— to provide
a cost savings to your operation, including...
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Looking for a health plan that could save you and your company money? Fellow members have reported lower costs and money back at the end of low-claim years with MMA’s Employer Health Plans. Learn more.
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Thank you to our valued sponsors! | |
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