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June 2021
Greetings to TSMA members, associates and friends!

I am both encouraged by the progress TSMA has made and challenged by the many ways that we can be even better together

First, significant changes are coming to the leadership and management of TSMA. Sandy Kashmark, the Executive Director of Midwest Manufacturers Association, our central office, is stepping down from her position. Sandy has been an incredible leader and will be deeply missed!! ... Read more
Lynnes Welding Training
Building the Welding Workforce
Customer demand for quality welders has never been greater. For over 15 years, Lynnes Welding Training has trained over 2,000 welders in our schools and on-site at over 50 different companies. Lynnes Welding Training exists for two primary reasons... Read more
Employer Health Plans webinar
July 14 • 11:00 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, Inc.

28th annual TSMA Golf Social
July 22 • 11:00 am
Join us for a day of fun out of the office. Invite suppliers, vendors, colleagues, etc. The event is open to everyone!

TSMA on Tap
August 4 • 4:00 pm
1910 Sip House in Battle Lake

Join us for a fun time of networking and relaxing.

TSMA Meeting/Membership Drive
September 14 • 3:30 pm
Eagles in Fergus Falls

Jennifer Byers of the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will share highlights of the “Minnesota: 2030" report.

TSMA Stein & Wine Fest
Thursday, October 7 • 4:00 pm
Broadway Ballroom Event Center
Alexandria, MN

Sponsors needed. Includes:
  • Two free tickets
  • Individual banner/signage for each sponsor
  • Logo included during pre and post event promotions.

Webinar and meeting recordings
The Changing Future of TSMA and MMA
Sandy Kashmark, Executive Director of TSMA and Midwest Manufacturers Association (MMA), the central office, is stepping down from her position as Executive Director at the end of 2021. 

This leadership change signals a new era for all four associations. Kashmark has... Read more
Sponsorship packages - 60% off
60% off the full price for 6 months! As the central office serving TSMA, AMFA, and CMMA our job is to help your business succeed. We are still offering partial 2021 sponsorship packages. Learn more!
Manufacturing Career Dream Team
The Manufacturing Career Dream Team allows emerging manufacturing leaders to serve as role models to K12 students with their presence in classrooms and events. TSMA is committed to this initiative to help alleviate workforce shortages. A fund-raising campaign is underway to help fund a TSMA Outreach Specialist position that will expand the reach of the Dream Team. Charitable donations can be made to the TSMA Foundation, PO box 150, Elbow Lake, MN, 56531. Read more.
Make plans to participate
Manufacturers – it’s not too early to sign for the 2021 Statewide tour of Manufacturing. This year, the event will feature both live and virtual tours.  Minnesota Manufactured has resources available to guide you through either approach. 

This year, we’ll celebrate Minnesota Manufacturing Month throughout the entire month of October... Read more
Web marketing minute
Email marketing has been at the forefront of digital marketing for several decades. The reason is simple: It works. With 3.9 billion active email users at the end of 2019, potentially growing into 4.48 billion by 2024, manufacturers shouldn’t ignore this critical foundation of modern marketing. Ideally, any email you’re sending is going to individuals who have already agreed to receive emails from your business. That makes all leads from email marketing pre-warmed and more likely to convert to actual sales. The returns can be exponential! Contact Becky, Communications Director, with questions.
White list our email addresses
Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:
Board profile - Melissa Olheiser
Melissa Olheiser is the business development lead at OECS -OSHA/Environmental Compliance Systems... Read more
Axe Throwing was a Success
TSMA members and friends enjoyed a unique new fundraising event at a beautiful natural setting near Brandon, MN – an Axe Throwing “mini-tournament.” Read more. 
2021 TSMA Goals - click here
TSMA board updates
Welcome new member!
Variant Digital, LLC
Fergus Falls, MN
(218) 770-3111
Tech writer and digital consultant
Melrose, MN
(320) 250-1088
Manufacturer representation company
Heartland Payment Systems
Hager City, WI
(651) 307-4140
Merchant services and credit card processing
St. Louis Park, MN
(763) 450-3900
Marketing agency
TSMA Snapshot
The TSMA 2020 annual report is here.
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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...
PROduction Workforce Professionals, specializing in human resources management services just for manufacturers, is a subsidiary of Pro Resources, a professional employment organization (PEO) established in 1991 and headquartered in Detroit Lakes, MN. They offer:

Human Resources  – allows you to manage HR, benefits, and payroll over the Internet.
Payroll  – outsourced payroll administration services accessed online.
Employee Benefits  - a package of benefits for all full time (30+hours per week), permanent employees that does not cost the employer anything unless they choose to pay a portion of the premiums.
Risk Management  - specialists to ensure a safer workplace and controlled workers’ comp costs.

Contact - To learn more, contact Mike Brodsho, (218) 847-9277.
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