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Spring 2024

Letter from TSMA president

Greetings to TSMA members, associates, and friends!


Spring has sprung!!!!!


We are excited to announce the TSMA Trap Shooting Fundraiser on Thursday, May 9 at Long Lake Lodge near Brandon. Please register to attend. This will be a fun event and we encourage you to bring a child (age 12+) to the event. They’ll interact with the TSMA Dream Team to discover more about careers in manufacturing and learn about firearm safety.



It’s almost time for the 31st annual TSMA Golf Social on Wednesday, July 17 at Geneva Golf Club near Alexandria. Please register your team to golf, attend the dinner/awards, or become a sponsor! This is our biggest fundraiser, and we really need you ... Read more.

Upcoming events

New member orientation

April 16 • Online • 2:00 pm

Join us to learn more about:

  • the relationship between AMFA, CMMA, RRMEA, TSMA, and MMA
  • the staff
  • the Member Information Center
  • the four central pillars
  • promotional options
  • and more


Register.

Trap Shooting Fundraiser

May 9 • 4:00 pm

Long Lake Lodge near Brandon

Proceeds from this first annual event will be used to support manufacturing career awareness in the region. 

We encourage you to bring a child (age 12+) to the event, they'll interact with the TSMA Dream Team to discover more about careers in manufacturing and also learn about firearm safety.

Register.

Employer Health Plans

May 17 • Online • 9:00 am

If you have two or more employees and are interested in saving money on your health plan, we invite you to invest 30 minutes to learn about Employer Health Plans. No cost to attend. Note: You CAN switch health plans mid-year; no need to wait for your renewal date.


Register.

TSMA Golf Social

July 17 • Alexandria • 11:00 am

Invite suppliers, vendors, colleagues, business prospects...this event is open to everyone. Proceeds benefit TSMA's support of manufacturing related youth programs in the region.



Register or sponsor.

Webinar and meeting recordings

TSMA Golf Social on July 17

Make plans to attend the 31st Annual TSMA Golf Social on July 17 at Geneva Golf Club.


Invite suppliers, vendors, colleagues, business prospects...this event is open to everyone. Proceeds benefit TSMA's support of manufacturing related youth programs in the region.


Let's break last year's record of 114 golfers raising $11,500!


Register today.

TSMA Manufacturing Career Dream Team update

Our TSMA Manufacturing Career Dream Team has continued making student connections, spotlighting the wide variety of career opportunities available in manufacturing and encouraging interest in the manufacturing world. Whether in a ... Read more.

Streamlining Environmental Permitting in Minnesota

Minnesota’s environmental permitting process has long-been the topic of concern among business leaders, with several notable economic development projects having stalled out or left the state due to reported permitting challenges. The Minnesota... Read more

Evening at the capitol

Rachel Lolmasteymaugh, TSMA Executive Director, took a bus to the state capitol with other business leaders on Tuesday, March 19. 


The objective was to engage with Minnesota's legislative delegation and state leadership about issues concerning our manufacturing members such as workforce, taxation and permitting.


Rachel met with Senators Jeff Howe and Aric Putnam, Congressman Torrey Westrom, and Representatives Dan Wolgamott and Bernie Perryman. Rachel also connected with Lori Kloos, president of St. Cloud Technical & Community College.

NEW TSMA mailing address

1210 Broadway St #240 PMB154, Alexandria, MN 56308

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TSMA Corn Hole Tournament on March 14

The next generation of manufacturers was the focus of TSMA’s Corn Hole Social at Lake Reno Bar and Grill on March 14.

Recognition and ... Read more.

2024 Sponsorship packages

As the central office serving TSMA, our job is to help your business succeed. 2024 sponsorship packages are still available. You can reach your prospects, customers and fellow members. Learn more!

Purchase sponsorship

2024 MMA Membership Directory

A new MMA membership directory will be coming out in April. Members will receive a copy in the mail. Please contact the office for additional copies.

Welcome new TSMA staff

Please welcome new staff members! Read more.

Jenny Theis, Events Coordinator

Carolyn Petruga, Executive Assistant

White list our email addresses

Please white list or add our emails to your contact list:

Rachel@MidwestManufacturers.com

Becky@MidwestManufacturers.com

Jenny@MidwestManufacturers.com

Carolyn@MidwestManufacturers.com

Bookkeeping@MidwestManufacturers.com

Member anniversaries

25 years

Wadena Hide & Fur Co.

10 years

Brandon Evansville High School


Hawley High School

Reprocessed Plastics

MMA information

MBiz Solutions: Lower your operating costs

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...

MMA began offering health insurance plans to TSMA members in 2017. The plans are totally customizable and have provided significant savings to fellow TSMA, CMMA, RRMEA, and AMFA members. We partner with Hahn Financial Group, Inc., in Sioux Falls, SD, to offer Employer Health Plans. Minimum of two participating employees.


Contact us to learn more: 800-654-5773 or Rachel@MidwestManufacturers.com.

Thank you to our valued sponsors!
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