State of Manufacturing Duluth Regional Event
December 10, 2025
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrate Minnesota’s manufacturing industry, explore key survey insights, and connect with manufacturers, educators, officials, and industry stakeholders in this prime networking opportunity.
Venue Info
Minnesota Power

Celebrate Minnesota’s manufacturing industry with your fellow manufacturers and industry stakeholders. Discover the survey insights and learn about the major issues impacting the industry. This is a great networking opportunity for manufacturers, educators, elected officials, economic development professionals, granting agencies and members of the media.
Bob Kill, president and CEO of Enterprise Minnesota, will share results from the 17th annual State of Manufacturing survey, which reveals the opinions of manufacturing executives on Minnesota’s economy, business climate, and their outlook for the future.
Following the SOM results, Enterprise Minnesota talent and leadership expert Sandy Borstad will give a brief presentation on talent and workforce strategy in 2025 and beyond. Learn trends and best practices for creating an agile workforce that can adapt to changes and keep your company productive and profitable.
Learn more about the State of Manufacturing® survey.
This event will feature:
- Bob Kill, the 2025 State of Manufacturing® survey results, followed by audience Q&A
- Sandy Borstad, defining a workforce strategy for the future
- Networking, refreshments
Registration
This event is open to all manufacturers and supporters of manufacturing. Register here to attend.
State of Manufacturing® event sponsored by APEX, Entrepreneur Fund, and Minnesota Power.