6.2. SR 10-05-2015City of
Elk az
—
River
Request for Action
To
Item Number
Mayor and City Council
6.2
Agenda Section
Meeting Date
Prepared by
Presentations, Awards,
October 5, 2015
Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
and Recognition
Item Description
Reviewed by
Proclamation: Minnesota Manufacturer's Week
Amanda Othoudt, ED Director
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing Manufacturer's Week as October 1 —10, 2015.
Background/Discussion
Manufacturing is the backbone of Minnesota's economy thanks to the sector's strength, versatility, and
innovation.
Manufacturing contributes $43.9 billion to the state economy and accounts for 14% of Minnesota's gross
domestic product. Manufactured exports bring nearly $20 billion into Minnesota's economy and generate
805,000 jobs.
Most manufacturing jobs in Minnesota are concentrated in the following products: food products,
computer and electronic products, fabricated metal products, machinery printing, medical devices,
plastics, and transportation equipment.
After the tough recession, manufacturing has made a substantial comeback in Central Minnesota.
Manufacturing has added more employment to this region's economy than any other industry since 2010,
gaining 3,676 jobs.
This remarkable rebound accounts for almost 30% of total job growth. That growth was especially
impressive from 2012 to 2013, when more than one in five new jobs were in manufacturing.
Financial Impact
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Attachments
■ Proclamation
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Designating October I to 10, 2015 as
Minnesota Manufacturing Week
WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry is a dynamic part of Minnesota's economy, and the
promotion of this sector's strength, success, and contribution to a high quality of life is an integral
part of Minnesota's economic development strategy; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing directly and indirectly supports more than 805,000 high -skill, high -
wage jobs, which significantly contribute to Minnesota's standard of living and economic vitality;
and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing has the second largest total payroll among private -sector businesses in
Minnesota, providing $19 billion in wages; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing produces $43.9 billion in state economic impact or 14 percent of our
,gross domestic product; and
WHEREAS, Manufactured exports bring nearly $20 billion into Minnesota's economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that 1, John J. Dietz, Mayor of Elk River, do
hereby proclaim the week of October 1 — 10, 2015 as Minnesota Manufacturing Week.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Phone: 763.635.1000
Fal: 763.635.1090
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