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Current Events Past Events	Current Events TSMA holds dinner meetings on the first Tuesday of the month. Check back regularly for updates. March 5: AMFA Spring Social Midi Restaurant 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM The manufacturing community is invited to a FREE networking opportunity! AMFA and the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis invite you and a guest to join them at Midi Restaurant in Fitger’s Hotel Complex. Come and network with invited guests from: • Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association • Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association • Minn-Dak Manufacturers Association • Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association RSVP by clicking here Registration Requested by: Wednesday, February 29 - Limited to the first 100 registrations! March 6: TSMA General Meeting Holiday Inn, Alexandria MN Schedule of Events: 4:00 - 5:00 PM Tour: Aagard (3711 Iowa Street) 5:00 - 5:45 PM Social Time 5:45 - 7:15 PM Dinner and Round Table Discussions Tour: Aagard Founded in 1997 by Brenton Smith, Aagard has been experiencing exponential growth and nation-wide success in the packaging equipment industry. The Aagard Group LLC designs, engineers and manufactures automated packaging machinery. Aagard proudly maintains a culture that fosters creative thought and collaboration. Through their continuous effort to redefine the standard, Aagard is delivering packaging systems that give their customers a competitive advantage. Their robust, integrated systems have made them leaders in the packaging industry. Custom built in the USA, Aagard’s equipment will meet and adapt to your evolving packaging challenges. Round Table Discussions: The TSMA board of directors will explore a new method of gathering information from the membership about what members “want” from Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association. TSMA’s meeting will provide an opportunity for members to give input on several different topics. Please join the roundtable discussions to interact with your fellow members and influence the role of TSMA regarding: • Government relations activities and information sharing • Membership benefits/the value of membership • Programs and special events • Workforce development/youth involvement Please mark your calendar and give some thought to TSMA’s role in the above areas. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please call or email the office to share your thoughts. Meeting Sponsor: Bremer Bank RSVP by Friday, March 2 Click here to register! March 14: MN Business Day at the Capitol Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM or 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol provides all sizes and types of Minnesota companies the opportunity to see the legislature in action and to influence public policy decisions. Over 800 business leaders gather for a day of education and lobbying at the Capitol. Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association is sponsoring the event with an offering of ten (10) free registrations on a first come, first serve basis (limit one per member company – a $60 value). Only TSMA members qualify for the free tickets. If you are interested in attending Minnesota Business Day at the Capitol, scheduled at the Crowne Plaza St. Paul Riverfront on March 14, 2012, call or email Sandy Kashmark at the TSMA office. Two sessions are offered on March 14: 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM or 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Both sessions will begin with opening remarks addressing the current legislative session followed by the chance to attend briefings by Minnesota Chamber staff on the business community’s top priorities. Personal meetings with two or three legislators can be pre-arranged for interested parties. Both sessions join together for a lunch program. For more information go to: www.mnchamber.com
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