The State of Manufacturing
Tuesday, Nov. 24
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Owatonna Country Club
1991, Lemond Road, Owatonna, MN, 55060
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. Sponsored by Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) in partnership with Enterprise Minnesota, the State of Manufacturing is a great networking opportunity for manufacturers, educators, elected officials, economic development professionals, granting agencies and members of the media.
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.
This event will feature:
- Mark O’Leary, the 2026 State of Manufacturing survey results, followed by audience Q&A
- Networking, refreshments
This event is open to all manufacturers and supporters of manufacturing. If you have questions about this event, please email events@enterpriseminnesota.org.



