State of Manufacturing Regional Rollout
November 18 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Celebrate Minnesota’s manufacturing industry with your fellow manufacturers and industry stakeholders. Discover insights from this year’s survey and learn about the major issues impacting the industry.
Mark O’Leary, president and CEO of Enterprise Minnesota, will share results from the 18th annual State of Manufacturing survey, which reveals the opinions of manufacturing executives on Minnesota’s economy, business climate, and their outlook for the future. Mark’s presentation will be followed by a panel of Southwest Minnesota industry leaders and a complimentary lunch.
This year, the State of Manufacturing regional event is being held during Global Entreprenuership Week at Southwest Minnesota State University. This is a great networking opportunity for manufacturers, educators, elected officials, economic development professionals, students, granting agencies and members of the media.
Agenda
- 9:30 am: Registration, beverages available
- 10:00 am: Welcome, Scott Marquardt, President of Southwest Initiative Foundation
- 10:05-10:45 am: Presentation by Mark O’Leary, President & CEO of Enterprise Minnesota
- 10:45-11:00 am: Q&A with Mark O’Leary
- 11:00-11:10 am: Break
- 11:10-11:40 am: Panel, Southwest Minnesota manufacturers, moderated by Mark O’Leary
- 11:40 am-12:00 pm: Q&A with panelists
- 12:00 pm: Lunch and networking
The event will take place in the Lower Conference Center at Southwest Minnesota State University. Park in Lot A and walk to the Conference Center building. Enter through the main Conference Center doors at ground level. Once inside, the Lower Conference Center is located directly off the entrance area. Follow event signage to the meeting room.