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Fall 2023

Letter from TSMA president

Greetings to TSMA members, associates, and friends!


October is manufacturing month! Huge shout out to all our manufacturing members! Your contribution continues to make this a great region, state, and nation! It’s not always easy, but there’s a reason we have chosen this industry and I am personally proud of being a manufacturer. Let’s get together on October 24 to celebrate at TSMA on Tap at DJ’s Tap House in Alexandria! Members and non-members welcome. Register now.


We are excited to announce the ... Read more.

Upcoming events

Celebrate in October:

Minnesota Manufacturing Month

and Statewide Tour of Manufacturing

Marketing for Manufacturers: Evolving your marketing in an economic downturn

October 18 • Online • 11:00 am

Join us to examine the principles and strategies that defined winners and losers of previous economic downturns and mastermind how your own marketing strategy needs to adapt for long-term growth.

Register.

TSMA on tap

October 24 • 5:00 pm • Alexandria

Join us for a fun networking event. Members and non-members welcome! Tickets are $35/person and include an appetizer buffet and drink ticket. A portion of the proceeds support youth manufacturing in the area.

Register.

Employer Health Plans

October 27 • Online • 9:00 am

If you have five 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.

New member orientation

November 21 • 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.

TSMA Holiday social

December 5 • Alexandria • 4:00 pm

Invite your spouse, a date, or a colleague to join you. The event is an “open house” format with heavy appetizers and lots of networking and holiday cheer.



Register.

Webinar and meeting recordings

TSMA golf social recap

The 30th Annual TSMA Golf Social was held on July 19 at Geneva Golf Club. A total of 114 golfers participated in the event raising over $11,000 to benefit youth manufacturing programs.

The golf social is one of TSMA’s primary fundraisers each year and generates funding to support technical education and allows manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers to make an impact. Read more.

TSMA Manufacturing Career Dream Team announcement

The TSMA Career Manufacturing Dream Team’s school year started off with exciting news! Brenton Engineering and Orion Stretch Wrappers donated the proceeds from their recent employee golf event to the Dream Team. A $5000 check was generously donated toward the vision of attracting the next generation of manufacturing talent. We are excited to use the proceeds to ... Read more.

Web marketing minute

Let’s talk more about video. Short form video is also a great avenue for social media attention. Here are 11 video editing apps to produce short-form content, curated by our friends at Social Media Examiner. The options include Adobe Express, Animoto, Canva, CapCut, Filmora, GoPro Quik, InShot, KineMaster, Picsart, Vimeo Create, and YouCut. Whether you want more templates or more AI tools for your workflow, there’s an editing tool that can help. Read more hereContact Becky, Communications Director, with questions.

Welcome new members

Erin Turner

729 N Washington Ave 6th Floor • Minneapolis

(763) 358-3291

http://abaxent-global.com

Business, process and technology solutions consultancy

Jason J. Webb

7220 Metro Blvd. • Edina, MN 55439

(952) 893-9218

http://jasonjwebb.com

Risk manager, speaker, consultant, insurance agent, host of the Minnesota Made podcast

Bruce Maus

17625 Keystone Ave • Lakeville, MN 55044

(651) 214-9833

http://mausgroup.net

Project management, government relations, business planning and financing

MMA Launching new magazine: First issue will include annual MMA directory

MMA’s membership directory is going to change formats in 2024! The annual printed directory will be included in the inaugural issue of a printed magazine coming out in early January. Midwest Manufacturing Journal will be a full-color quarterly magazine.

 

The editorial focus of the magazine will be to serve manufacturers in the Midwest with articles and resources on workforce development, legislative advocacy, leadership, innovation, safety, education, networking, partnerships, and more. MORE.

Looking for emerging leaders - call for nominations

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TSMA is looking for emerging leaders to take an important role in the future of the organization. Several board of directors seats will be available in 2024 and we are looking for people who are excited about manufacturing in the TSMA area! Nomination yourself or someone else by Oct. 31 by emailing Rachel at TSMA.

Board bio - Tony Lien

Where do you work? Production Manager at ITW Heartland

 

Education? AA in Business Management- NDSCS

 

What was your first job? Deburring parts at BAPCO

 

Hometown? Elbow Lake, MN

 

Family? Married to Renae for 18 years, two sons Tyler (22), Reid (16)

 

Pets? Ruby, a black lab, and Bailey, a springer spaniel

 

Favorite book or author? Patrick F. McManus

 

Favorite movie?  Step Brothers

 

Favorite food? Steak and seafood

 

Do you have any hobbies, play any sports, etc.? Hunting, fishing, being outdoors

 

Comment on your involvement in TSMA: Have been involved with TSMA for the last eight years through ITW Heartland.

2022 TSMA Snapshot

The 2022 TSMA annual report is available here.

White list our email addresses

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

Rachel@MidwestManufacturers.com

Becky@MidwestManufacturers.com

Alisa@MidwestManufacturers.com

Bookkeeping@MidwestManufacturers.com

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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...

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.


  • 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.

Learn more here or 800-654-5773.

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