I hope this message finds you healthy, busy, and safe!
I’d like to urge you to attend the virtual AMFA meeting next Wednesday, March 10 at 12 noon. The keynote presentation is “What is ISO Certification?” Speakers will be Heath Boe, Adjunct Instructor at Advanced Minnesota, and Ken Stocco, Six Sigma Black Belt. Register to attend now. Implementing an effective and robust ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) will help you to focus on the important areas of your business and improve efficiency... Read more
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Next Career Pathways from IASC supports student career exploration
Next Career Pathways is an Itasca Area Schools Collaborative (IASC) program.The mission of IASC is to collaborate to most efficiently and effectively to educate all learners and to be the trusted provider of education, promoting economic opportunity and lifelong learning in the Itasca area. The IASC Career Pathways project ... Read more
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AMFA General Meeting - Virtual
Wednesday, March 10 • 12 pm
Topic: What is ISO Certification?
Presenter: Heath Boe and Ken Stocco
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Introduction to Supply Chain Management
Tuesdays, starting March 16
The training will teach, and cover, supply chain strategy, alignment, and processes.
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#9: It's not luck, it's targeting: Platform options for digital prospecting
Wednesday, March 17
Online • 11 am
Presenter: Erin Perry, DAYTA Marketing
#10: How to outshine your competition in 2021
Wednesday, April 21
Online • 11 am
Presenter: Tiffanie Honeyman, OpGo Marketing
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AMFA General Meeting - Live?
Wednesday, May 12 • 12 pm
Topic & venue: TBD
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Employer Health Plans Webinar
Monday, May 17 • 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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Beverage Tasting event to benefit AMFA ET
Wednesday, June 16 • 5 pm
Clyde Iron Works, Duluth
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Webinar and meeting recordings
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Two AMFA fundraisers planned this summer
JUNE 16 - Beverage Tasting Fundraiser
AUGUST - Annual AMFA Golf Social.
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402 West 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 349-1428
Advancing the economic vitality of Minnesota
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Stern Assembly Inc
5520 Colby Lake Road, Hoyt Lakes, MN 55750
(218) 824-8920
Custom rotational molding and thermoforming of plastics. Fiberglassing and assemblies.
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Board Bio: Dustin Thibodeau |
Shift Supervisor/ Estimator at Northland Machine, Inc in Grand Rapids.
First job? Stock boy at grocery store.
Hometown? Grants Pass, OR
Family? Spouse: Jill Hansen, Children: Domonique Thibodeau (age 24), Keith Thibodeau (age 23)
Hobbies? Camping, visiting casinos, boating, jet skiing.
Comment on your involvement with AMFA. On the board of directors as of January 2021.
What would AMFA members be surprised to learn about you? That I have no schooling and I am self-taught at my current occupation.
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Membership anniversaries |
AMFA Snapshot
The 2020 annual report is available here.
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Recap of 2020 AMFA Educational Trust Grant Awards
Despite limited program activity due to covid-19 restrictions, the AMFA Educational Trust is pleased to report grants totaling $4,700 in 2020. Funds were awarded. Read more.
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2021 Fab Tech Expo
Planning is underway for AMFA to once again co-host exhibit space at the annual FabTech Expo. Scheduled from September 13-16, 2021 at McCormick Place in Chicago... 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 2021 sponsorship packages and are ready to help you reach your prospects, customers and fellow members.
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2021 Membership Directory - Coming in June
Each year MMA produces a printed directory that includes a listing of all CMMA, AMFA, and TSMA members.
Info - We will be sending emails soon encouraging you to log into your AMFA account, review your company info and make necessary updates.
Ads - Purchase an ad in the 2021 directory. Ad placement will be on a first-come first-serve basis.
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Web marketing minute
I'm switching gears to speak with you about traditional marketing and our annual printed directory. This comprehensive directory has stood the test of time and is still a valuable tactic to reach your target audience. Purchase your ad now as they are first-come, first-service. Contact Becky, Communications Director, with questions.
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On February 10, AMFA and sister organizations CMMA and TSMA hosted an online forum for emerging leaders in manufacturing. Participants shared their story/attraction to a career in manufac-turing, which led to brainstorming on tactics to reach the upcoming generation of workers. The conversation was inspiring and full of fresh perspectives. Watch for an announcement regarding “what’s next” for Emerging Leaders Insight. Contact Sandy to nominate an emerging leader.
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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: September 30, 2021
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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Member directory and RFPs |
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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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Enjoy one stop shopping for your lubricant, fuel and propane needs. Beaudry has provided petroleum products since 1981. Learn more.
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Thank you to our valued sponsors! |
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