Important Information for MN Manufacturers
Minnesota Manufacturers: Be a Part of DEED's new “Made in Minnesota” Directory
Registration is open for Minnesota manufacturers to enter into the Department of Employment and Economic Development’s new “Made in Minnesota” Directory. The tool, containing the names of more than 500 manufacturers statewide, was created to encourage Minnesota businesses to buy products and supplies from each other, rather than from out-of-state firms or foreign companies.
Your company’s information could be available online for potential partners and local buyers through DEED’s Positively Minnesota website. Sign up for the directory here.
Questions about the directory? Contact Magda Olson at DEED, 651-259-7183 or magda.olson@state.mn.us
October 20-26 is Manufacturing Week!
Mark your calendars for Manufacturing Week: October 20-26. In honor of the special occasion, tours of manufacturing facilities around the state are being planned, along with other activities. If you would like to be a part of the celebration or find a tour near you, click here.
The annual event is designed to educate the public about the role manufacturing plays in the state economy and to highlight opportunities for employment in the industry. Besides plant tours, other events during the week include speakers, educational activities and the unveiling of the new Made in Minnesota Directory of manufacturers and suppliers.
Attend the 2013 Manufacturers Summit – October 23, Double Tree by Hilton, Bloomington
The Minnesota Manufacturers Coalition is proud to announce the 10th Annual Minnesota Manufacturers Summit. Hear from industry leaders in manufacturing. Click here for more information.
Minnesota Business 101 Blog: Export Seminars Focus on Benefits for Small Business
Ask owners of small and midsized companies what scares them most about expanding their sales or business operations into foreign countries, and the answer is predictable.
“Risk,” says Ed Dieter, deputy director of the Minnesota Trade Office (MTO), the state’s official export promotion agency, ticking off the top reason small companies with great potential shy away from exporting. “They worry they won’t get paid, that it’s too easy to lose their shirts. They’ll say, ’Look, I get stiffed often enough at home. Why would I take that chance overseas, where there’s nothing I can do about it?"
Fortunately, there are several federal and state programs to help small and midsized companies overcome those obstacles and compete – and profit – in the global marketplace. Click here for more information.
To learn more about how the Minnesota Trade Office can help you explore opportunities in exporting call 651-259-7499 or toll free at 800-657-3858. To speak with an international trade representative about specific market or industry questions, call the MTO’s Trade Assistance Helpline at 651-259-7498 or email Mto.TradeAssistance@state.mn.us
