Minnesota governor proclaims “Minnesota Manufacturing Week”

In recognition of the important role manufacturing serves in Minnesota’s economic success, Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed the week of Oct. 1-7 as “Minnesota Manufacturing Week.” The annual, weeklong event highlights the sector’s many contributions to the state and educates Minnesotans about the high-quality career and employment opportunities available in the industry.

As the second-largest industry in the state, manufacturing contributed $49.2 billion to Minnesota’s economy in 2017 and accounts for 16 percent of Minnesota’s gross domestic product. In 2017 exports from the manufacturing field brought $19 billion to the state’s economy.

In recognition of Minnesota Manufacturing Week, there will be several opportunities around the state to tour manufacturing facilities and learn about issues important to manufacturers. A complete list of the public tours, recognition events, and educational activities can be found at www.mfgday.com/minnesota.