Holiday Greetings to AMFA members, associates, and friends!

 

I hope this message finds you well, as 2025 is coming to a close. AMFA has an exciting lineup ahead, and I want to personally welcome you and thank you for being part of such a strong and supportive manufacturing community.

 

Mark your calendars for two upcoming events you won’t want to miss. On February 2, we will be hosting our annual Beverage Tasting event at The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza! Come for get company, food, and drinks while supporting the AMFA Educational Fund. The following day, February 3, we’ll be hosting the AMFA Northeast Minnesota Manufacturing CTE Teacher Summit and Jamboree, a great opportunity to connect with educators and administrators shaping the future workforce. 

 

We will be enjoying our Golf fundraiser on June 4th at Giants Ridge, Legends Course. In October, we will be hosting the Tour of Manufacturing. Later in the year, join us for the Made HERE Expo on November 9–10, where we’ll proudly showcase regional manufacturers and highlight the impact of manufacturing in our communities.

 

I’m also excited to announce our 2026 AMFA Board Members: Rally Hess, Sandy Bryant, Kevin Hagen, Greg Sandau, Brad Vieths, Matthew Ollestad, Jeff Halter, and Lynda Bailey. Thank you to Heath Boe for his past dedication to our Board and to each of these leaders for volunteering their time and talents to support AMFA and our mission.

 

AMFA is headed to Grand Rapids for our next meeting and tour at Northland Machine, Inc. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn.  Details and registration will be sent soon. Keep an eye on your inbox.

 

As always, we’re looking for speakers, tours, and sponsors, and we encourage you to stay involved and participate in upcoming events. AMFA continues to thrive because of you, and we look forward to another great year together.

 

Wishing you a safe holiday season, and I hope to see you at an upcoming event!