Enterprise, Minnesota

POLL: Manufacturers Anxious About Recent Legislative Actions

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturers surveyed by the 2023 edition of the State of Manufacturing® survey expressed deep anxiety about their ability to cope with a sweeping series of employment laws enacted during the last legislative session. These changes include expanded paid leave requirements; a new employer-funded paid leave program; and legalization of cannabis, along with new workplace drug testing policies.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Manufacturers surveyed by the 2023 edition of the State of Manufacturing® survey expressed deep anxiety about their ability to cope with a sweeping series of employment laws enacted during the last legislative session.
  • Manufacturers believe Minnesota is becoming a less attractive business climate due to these new regulations.
  • In focus groups, some manufacturers shared that they are creating jobs in other states with better business climates or waiting on making new hires.
  • Enterprise Minnesota is a business consulting organization that works exclusively with manufacturers in Minnesota to help them compete and grow profitably.

Workforce and Supply Chain Present Ongoing Challenges for Manufacturers

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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It reveals that over 67 percent of Minnesotas manufacturers are very concerned about supply chain issues and workforce challenges came in a close second among the top concerns at 61 percent, a 25-point jump from last years survey.

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  • It reveals that over 67 percent of Minnesotas manufacturers are very concerned about supply chain issues and workforce challenges came in a close second among the top concerns at 61 percent, a 25-point jump from last years survey.
  • Manufacturers and supporters of the industry are invited to attend free of charge, or people may watch the event online at www.enterpriseminnesota.org/state-of-manufacturing/ .
  • The worker shortage, supply chain challenges, inflation and the continued uncertainty of ever-changing government regulations present significant head winds for manufacturers, according to Bob Kill, Enterprise Minnesotas President & CEO.
  • Supply chain topped the list of manufacturers concerns, followed by attracting qualified workers, which saw an increase of 25 percentage points from 2020.

Enterprise Minnesota to Release Its 13th Annual State of Manufacturing® Survey on November 10, 2021

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021
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We will highlight that manufacturers continue to be innovative problem-solvers who feel confident and optimistic about the things they can control, and dont concern themselves about the things they cannot, said Bob Kill, president and CEO of Enterprise Minnesota.

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  • We will highlight that manufacturers continue to be innovative problem-solvers who feel confident and optimistic about the things they can control, and dont concern themselves about the things they cannot, said Bob Kill, president and CEO of Enterprise Minnesota.
  • Enterprise Minnesota is a consulting organization that works exclusively with manufacturers in Minnesota to help them compete and grow profitably.
  • We also serve as the voice for the industry, raising visibility and appreciation for the value manufacturers provide our communities and the states economy.
  • Our affiliation with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) further positions us to offer clients leading-edge services to improve manufacturing operations and strengthen business throughout the state.