Hello everyone,
I hope the holiday season finds you and your family well!
As 2022 comes to a close so ends my third and final year as AMFA president. It went by so fast it is hard for me to fathom where it all went. When Jim handed the reigns over to me at the start of 2020 little did I know what was in store for the next few years. It was definitely a struggle to find what value AMFA could bring to our membership during a time when meeting in person had so many issues. I am happy to report that we have made some very good strides moving AMFA forward. Now as I get ready to hand the reigns over to the next president, I am very proud of all the... Read more
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AMFA Luncheon Meeting
Tuesday, December 8
11:45 am • Hibbing, MN
Topic: Stopping the great resignation
Speaker: Mike Henke
Tour: Hibbing Fabricators
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AMFA Beers and Bolts
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Iron Range
Anyone who is thirsty is welcome to attend, you don't have to be an AMFA member. This event is for all manufacturers and those that work closely with manufacturers in the area to come together for something that isn't a formal conference or all-day event. Details soon!
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Marketing for Manufacturing
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
11:00 am • Online
Presenter: DAYTA Marketing
Watch for more details coming soon!
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Workforce Development
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
11:00 am • Online
Title: The Fair Chance Process- Considering an Ex-offender for Employment!
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Marketing for Manufacturing
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
11:00 am • Online
Watch for more details coming soon!
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New Member Orientation
Tuesday, February 21
2:00 pm • Online
Meet the staff, learn what your membership entails, and ask questions.
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Workforce Development Webinar
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
11:00 am • Online
Watch for more details coming soon!
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View AMFA webinar and meeting recordings
All the recorded virtual meetings and webinars are available at:
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Reflections from FabTech '22
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The city of Atlanta offered a great backdrop to this year’s Fabtech event with her mild temperatures, endless restaurant choices, and constant activity. As a venue, the Georgia World Conference Center felt noticeably smaller than Chicago’s McCormick Place for those accustomed to that location. None the less, as an attendee this year’s show was ... MORE
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New AMFA branding
We are really excited about the new fresher AMFA brand that reflects our plans to strategically enhance the growth of manufacturing in the Duluth/Superior and Arrowhead regions. It is also more aligned with MMA and our sister associations which will be even more important moving forward.
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AMFA Snapshot
The 2021 annual report is available here.
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New association in the greater Fargo Moorhead area
Midwest Manufacturers Association, the home office of AMFA, is excited to announce the creation of a manufacturers and engineers association that will be based in the Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo area. The first Red River Manufacturers & Engineers Association meeting will be held in January 2023. Welcome RRMEA!
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Sponsorship packages
As the central office serving AMFA, our job is to help your business succeed. We are proud to offer the 2023 sponsorship packages and are ready to help you reach your prospects, customers and fellow members. Save 10% until December 15. Learn more!
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Web marketing minute
Marketing for your manufacturing business with video is no longer a Hollywood affair. Cell phones have given business owners incredible capability to shoot, edit and share videos. Video sharing sites like YouTube are a powerful partner to share videos-on-the-go. Tip: Upload videos as "Unlisted" or "Private" initially then go in and edit or enhance them using YouTube's features, then switch them to "Public." Don't forgot the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. Snap and post still photos, too. Contact Becky, Communications Director, with questions.
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CTE Jamboree addresses manufacturing worker shortage |
This AMFA proudly hosted a first CTE (Career and Technical Education) Jamboree at Cloquet High School on November 17th. The purpose of the Jamboree was to get teachers in Career and Technical Education and manufacturers from the Arrowhead region in contact with each other. The goal is... MORE.
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AMFA Board Elections
Five seats on the AMFA/ET Board of Directors are up for election. Ballots were recently sent out to AMFA members and an official vote was completed last week. The persons elected with each serve a three-year term beginning January 1, 2023. Candidates were:
• Jake Pessenda: Altec (Incumbent)
• Ian Vincent: APEX (Incumbent)
• Wade Karnes: Zakobe (Incumbent)
• Joe Wolff: Marsh & McLennan Agency (Nonincumbent)
Please let us know if you have suggestions to fill the fifth seat.
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September 20 AMFA Meeting
The September 20 AMFA meeting was held at Lake Superior College. AMFA members toured their Integrated Manufacturing program facility following a presentation on Workforce Housing by the Minnesota Multi Housing Association.
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White list MMA staff
Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:
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Upcoming grant application deadline: January 31, 2023
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.
Donate
Donations are welcome and encouraged! Donations are eligible as a 501(c)3 charitable contribution. You may send your contribution to PO Box 742, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 with AMFA ET in the memo line or email Rachel@MidwestManufacturers.com.
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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 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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