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Business- Minnesota Manufacturer's Week Pagel of 2 <br /> C� y � DepaRment of Err�toyment <br /> v7 and Economic Developrruent <br /> Minnesota Manufacturer's Week <br /> October 22 - October 26, 2007 <br /> Manufacturer's Week is designed to showcase Minnesota's diverse 7 . <br /> manufacturing industry and to increase legislative and public <br /> awareness of the importance in providing high-wage, high-skill jobs for xactud <br /> our communities. <br /> 19 <br /> Did you know that almost one out of every seven jobs in the state is in J <br /> the manufacturing industry and that this industry accounts for 17.9 " <br /> percent of Minnesota's total wages? And in 2006, manufacturing <br /> produced $34.1 billion for the state economy and is the largest share--16.0 percent--of our gross state <br /> product. <br /> To recognize and promote the importance of manufacturing to the state's economy, the Minnesota <br /> Chamber of Commerce, the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and <br /> the Minnesota Manufacturing Coalition are facilitating Minnesota Manufacturer's Week. <br /> The success of Manufacturer's Week depends on you. To enhance the success of Manufacturer's Week, <br /> we invite the participation of companies, Chambers of commerce and Statewide trade associations with <br /> any other interested groups and organizations. <br /> The following information will assist you in planning to highlight manufacturing in your area. <br /> • Why Manufacturing is Important <br /> • Governor's and Mayor's Proclamations <br /> • Manufacturer's Week Calendar of Events <br /> • Governor's Certificates of Commendation Washington <br /> • Manufacturer's Week Ideas County <br /> Deborah Reckner <br /> • Manufacturer's Week Speakers Bureau <br /> PrograiCoorrlinatortor <br /> • Manufacturer's Week Draft Speech MN workforce center Phone:651-275-8683 <br /> 2150 Radio Drive <br /> Woodbury.Minnesota 55125 TTY:651-275-8653 <br /> • Facility Talking Points Deborah.Reckner(aaco.washington.mn.us Faze:651-275-8682 <br /> • Business Assistance Resources <br /> • Minnesota Manufacturer's Week Manufacturer's Week Sponsors <br /> http://www.deed.state.mn.us/mfg/mfgweek/ 10/11/2007 <br />