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Page 2 of 3 <br />state is on pace to break last year's export record of $16.2 billion <br />While exports have grown, accompanying job losses in the industry <br />temper public perceptions says Kill, but he expects the survey <br />results to provide insights into those numbers. <br />Enterprise Minnesota collaborated with sponsors Bremer Bank, <br />Larson Allen, LLP, RJF Agencies., and Minnesota's State Col.leg.e. s <br />and_Universties to make the survey a reality. <br />"The type of information that we're asking for in this poll has not <br />been readily available," Brent Terhaar of Larson Allen said. "Having <br />that is going to help figure out where we are and where we're going <br />in the future." <br />Results will be available in book farm, and published in part in the <br />January/February issue of Enterprise Minnesota magazine. <br />Manufacturers Benefit from Growth <br />Acceleration Program <br />From Albert Lea to the Iron Range, Enterprise Minnesota is <br />showing state legislators the value of the Growth Acceleration <br />Program (GAP) to their area man ~ '~' <br />Since October, Enterprise <br />Minnesota president & CEO, <br />Bob Kill has traveled throughout <br />Minnesota, touring over 20 client <br />companies with local area <br />legislators to share how GAP <br />resources are helping <br />companies and company <br />employees <br />"Our local businesses provide <br />goad jobs, and we need them to <br />be able to have access to these <br />types of programs," State <br />Senator Linda Scheid said at a <br />visit to Central Container in Brooklyn Park on December 12 <br />GAP is exciting forjob retention and potential job growth in <br />companies." <br />"I think <br />GAP provides small manufacturing and manufacturing-related <br />companies with a matching grant to implement new techniques to <br />compete and continue a commitment as employers, job creators, <br />and contributors in local community life. <br />"GAP is particularly important <br />during these economic times," <br />Enterprise Minnesota President <br />Bob Kill said. "Nearly every <br />business owner we speak with <br />emphasizes the need to invest <br />in business development. GAP <br />7ri M G.raphics._.E...x.perienc...e...s <br />Growth_D.. uring .R..e..cessio...n <br />(Owatonna Peop/e's Press, <br />12/30/2008) <br />Upcoming Events <br />Developing Leaders at All <br />Levels in Business <br />January 21, 2009 -Dunwoody <br />College of Technology, <br />Minneapolis <br />8:OOam - 11:30am <br />Reg.ster.Onlne <br />Come learn how to maximize <br />leadership effectiveness at every <br />level of your organization. You <br />will hear from industry experts <br />about creating a culture that <br />allows everyone to better meet <br />organizational goals. Experts <br />include: <br />• Mike Jensen, President, <br />Gauthier Industrie <br />• Jim Carr, Vice President, <br />Vision One Coaching & <br />Consulting <br />• Amy Karrow, HR <br />Manager, Engineered <br />Products Company <br />• Don Hayward, President, <br />Engel Diversified <br />Industries <br />• Mary Connor, Enterprise <br />Minnesota Business <br />Specialist <br />• Jan Heploa, Enterprise <br />Minnesota Business <br />Specialist <br />Register Taciay._0..n.line <br />Thriving Leaders in <br />Challenging Economic Times <br />February 23, 2009 <br />8:OOam - 11:30am <br />Register_OnGne <br />Using Green to Grow Your <br />Business <br />March 18, 2009 <br />8:OOam - 11:30am <br />Register_Online <br />Print Showcase <br />February 19, 2009 Dunwoody <br />College of Technology, <br />Minneapolis <br />1:OOpm - S:OOpm <br />For anyone in marketing, <br />advertising, design or <br />communications...Plan now to <br />catch the latest on printing, <br />paper, and finishing! Join us as <br />we go Back to the Basics, with <br />sessions on Digital vs. Offset and <br />How to Choose Your Green <br />Printer. Admission is free if you <br />pre-register online by February 6; <br />$10 at the door. Registration <br />open now: visit www.pimn.org <br />and click on Classes. <br />1 /6/2009 <br />