Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association
April 2019
AMFA feature article
Laumeyer Human Resource Solutions

Hi, I am a new member. I was drawn to the group for several reasons. First, I have a preference and respect for organizations that build or manufacture. I was the Director of Administration for Mn/Dot in NE Mn. I took satisfaction from being part of the team for building and maintaining of the transportation system in our region. Second, I have expertise and passion .... Read more
General Meeting
 Wednesday, April 10 • 12 noon
Speaker: Ted Erickson, Sr Planner Safety Specialist
Location: Komatsu Mining, Virginia
2019 SME MN Conference
April 16
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Volunteers needed to staff the AMFA booth!
General Meeting
 Wednesday, May 8 • 12 noon
Watch your email for time, location and speaker details.
AMFA-ET Golf Fundraiser 2019
 Tuesday, June 18 • Cloquet Country Club
Remaining Meeting Dates in 2019 - Mark your calendar
April 10, May 8, June 18 Golf Social, Sept 11, Oct 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
Latest AMFA news
AMFA and Dale Carnegie Training have partnered
to bridge the gap for underemployed workers in the Arrowhead region by providing a skills pathway to local jobs in the mfg trades. Local manufacturers are needed NOW. Read about the Arrowhead Manufacturers Training Program.
Beverage Tasting 2019
Over 100 people attended the AMFA Beverage Tasting Event on March 27 to raise funds for the Educational Trust that give grants to K-12 science, technology, engineering and math programs.
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New member corner
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(218) 723-1000 • Chris Hogan chogan@wbduluth.com
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Jim Laumeyer • (218) 491-6500
Recruitment and retention, training, change management, employee engagement, performance feedback systems, classification and compensation systems, leadership training, organization-al assessment and development and employee investigations.
2019 MMA directory
will be mailed in mid April. Thanks to our advertisers for your support! Free additional copies available from the office .
AMFA Legislative Priorities for 2019
AMFA was well represented in St. Paul on February 20 at the Duluth & St. Louis County at the Capitol Day. Our AMFA volunteers were the “voice of manufacturing” to Minnesota senators and representatives on legislation that is a priority to manufacturers in the region.
From left to right: Blake Kolquist from GPM Inc, Dan Larson from Hydrosolutions of Duluth, and Brad Vieths from Duluth Public Schools .
Manufacturers can receive up to $6,000/employee to pay for the cost of a new (or current) employee’s related instruction for many positions. Applications accepted through May 10. Learn more.
Web Marketing Minute
Search Engine Optimization or (SEO) is all about organic ranking with search engines. Did you know you can add keywords to your profile on AMFA-MN-WI.org? Just log-in to your account through the Member Information Center (MIC). Contact Becky, Communications Specialist, with questions.
AMFA to Exhibit at FabTech November 11-14, Chicago
We are looking for volunteers to serve on the planning committee. Volunteer.
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Workforce development
Grants awarded in Q1 2019
$500 William Kelley High School
$500 Cherry Elementary
$500 Stella Maris Academy - St. John's
$500 Stella Maris Academy - St. James
$700 Minnehaha Elementary
$1000 Hermantown High School
$500 Hermantown High School
$500 Esko High School
Next grant application deadline: 9/30/19
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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