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Summer 2024

Letter from TSMA president

Greetings to TSMA members, associates, and friends!


I hope you are all making the most of the remaining days of summer!!!!!


We are excited to announce the September TSMA meeting at KLN Corporate headquarters in Perham. Please register to attend. This will be a fun event allowing us insight into the world of candy and snack manufacturing. Attendance is limited to only 30 people and it’s filling up fast so get registered right away!


We had great success at the 31st annual TSMA Golf Social on Wednesday, July 17 at Geneva Golf Club near Alexandria. See all the results and photos here. ... Read more.

Upcoming events

Employer Health Plans

September 6 • Online • 9:00 am

October 25 • 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 for September 6.

Register for October 25.

TSMA General meeting

September 12 • 7:30 am

Perham

Join us for a fun and interesting meeting at KLN in Perham. Get a rare look at snack and candy manufacturing. See attire requirements and register early!


Register.

New member orientation

November 19 • 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

To be announced!

Watch your email inbox for information on the holiday social.



Webinar and meeting recordings

TSMA Golf Social wrap up

The 31st annual TSMA Golf Social on July 17 at Geneva Golf Club was a rousing success. We had a sold out tournament with 144 golfers and 155 for dinner and raised over $13,000!!! It was a picture perfect day to raise funds for the TSMA Dream Team.


Read more.

White list our email addresses

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

Lynda@MidwestManufacturers.com

Becky@MidwestManufacturers.com

Carolyn@MidwestManufacturers.com

Bookkeeping@MidwestManufacturers.com

Bailey named Exec Director

MMA is pleased to introduce Lynda E. Bailey as the new Executive Director. Lynda was previously the Executive Director of Riverside Medical Clinic Charitable Foundation in Riverside, CA. She also has a long history... Read more.

Kashmark served as interim exec director

At the end of June Midwest Manufacturers Association bid farewell to our Executive Director (ED) Rachel Lolmasteymaugh.

Sandy Kashmark, MMA Controller and former Executive Director, graciously stepped in as the interim ED until the new ED was hired. Thank you so much Sandy for your dedication and service to MMA!

2024 Sponsorship packages

As the central office serving TSMA, our job is to help your business succeed. Prorated partial 2024 sponsorship packages are still available. Learn more!

Purchase sponsorship

A new MMA membership directory was mailed in early April to all members. Please contact the office for additional copies.

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Welcome new members!

Anje Smith

316 Broadway St Suite 3 • Alexandria, MN 56308

(320) 298-1177

http://cybersprout.net

Website design, maintenance, and search optimization

Rebecca Kempenich

1010 W St. Germain St #150 • St. Cloud, MN

(320) 223-6300

http://FalconNational.com

Full service banking

Randy Shorts

1250 Homecrest Ave. SE • Wadena, MN 56482

(218) 631-5388

http://www.homecrest.com

Casual outdoor furniture manufacturer


Nicole McDonald

609 Pinewood Lane • Perham, MN 56573

(218) 346-7000

http://KLNfamilybrands.com

Snack and candy manufacturer

Ryan Coole

324 W. Superior St. #1000 • Duluth, MN 55802

(218) 336-8524

http://wheelerrp.com

Retirement planning

Member anniversaries

20 years

Staggemeyer Stave Company

15 years

10 years

Henning High School


Minnewaska High School

5 years

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.

Thank you to our valued sponsors!

TSMA.org | 800-654-5773 | Becky@MidwestManufacturers.com

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