February 2020
Tip Top Chimney -
Scaling the heights and pioneering renewables


My name is Richard E. Pierce, I run a small company that specializes in high altitude work. Tip Top Chimney is an energy company pioneering a future in renewables and biofuels. We research and develop off-grid power generation systems and high efficient/insulated energy .... Read more
AMFA General Meeting
 Wednesday, February 12
11:45 am
VIP in Superior, followed by tour of Barko Hydraulics

Building a Strong Safety Culture
 Tuesday, March 24
2:30-4:00 pm
Duluth • Location TBD
Make safety a part of your company's culture is the secret sauce to better job satisfaction, productivity, retention and morale! Register
Mark your calendar for AMFA meeting dates in 2020

February 12
March 11
April - Beer Tasting
May 13
June Golf Social
September 9
October 14
November 11
December 9
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Latest AMFA news
Acquire customers, increase sales,and increase revenue
MMA’s 2020 Sponsorship Packages allow you to put your business in front of your prospects and customers for an entire year at very reasonable rates. You can choose between our MMA and Association Sponsorship Packages. M ore.
2020 membership directory
In addition to auditing your FREE listing, it's time to renew or purchase your directory ad!! Directory ads included in 2020 Sponsorship packages, too. Contact.
New member corner
Tip Top Chimney
207 S Broadway
Gilbert, MN 55741
(218) 290-5370
Chimney cleaning and repair.
PO Box 13573, 2726 17th Ave South
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 787-8230
Branding partner.
Host a legislative tour
We recommend members host a legislative tour in 2020. The AMFA office will arrange it for FREE.
AMFA and AMFA-ET election results: 2020 officers named
AMFA and AMFA Educational Trust 2020 Board of Director election results have been announced. Seven nominees were listed on the electronic ballot issued in November, with six seats available. Re-elected to the board were... Read more .
MMA names officers for 2020
Ed Bolas was recently named 2020 President of Midwest Manufacturers’ Association (MMA). Bolas is the Controller at Dycast Specialties Corporation, a Starbuck-based manufacturer. . . Read more.
Board member bio
Richard Pierce is a recent board member joining the AMFA Board of Directors January 2020. Richard owns Tip Top Chimney, LLC, which provides chimney repairs, rebuilds, new liners, inspections and fire protection. He attended... More.
Web marketing minute
Emails have been sent out asking you to review your company's information for the 2020 printed directory. (Please check your spam folder if you did not receive it.) To make changes: Go here to create a Login Account (User Name and Password). Once you have a login please review your company listing and update inaccurate or incomplete information. Contact Becky, Communications Specialist, with questions.
What's new at the Iron Range Makerspace (IRM)

Legacy fund
Details regarding this new workforce program will be announced soon. Watch your email .
Workforce development
Grants awarded in January
AMFA Educational Trust is pleased to report grants totaling $9,840 for applications received during the February - September 2019 funding cycle. Funds were awarded to five K-12 schools in the region, along with a transportation grant, all in support of educational programs and projects that expose young people to manufacturing and fabrication. Read more.

Upcoming grant application deadline: September 30
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 .
Education sponsors encourage K-12 relationships
Designed to underwrite the cost of K-12 representatives to attend AMFA meetings . We want to give a shout out to the 2020 sponsors below. Read more.
MMA information
Member directory and RFPs
MBiz Solutions
New benefit coming soon!!!!!

Watch your emails for an exciting announcement of a new addition to the MBiz Solutions offerings to help you lower your operating costs!
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