6.2. SR 09-19-2016 Eclty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, September 19, 2016 Amanda Othoudt,EDD
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Minnesota Manufacturer's Week Proclamation Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Mayor to read the proclamation recognizing Minnesota Manufacturer's Week as October 2— 8, 2016.
Background/Discussion
Manufacturing is the backbone of Minnesota's economy thanks to the sector's strength,versatility, and
innovation.
Manufacturing contributes $48.2 billion to the state economy and accounts for 16% of Minnesota's gross
domestic product (GDP). Manufactured exports bring nearly$18.9 billion into Minnesota's economy in
2015.
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.
Minnesota has 311,880 manufacturing jobs statewide,which is 13 percent of all private-sector jobs.
According to the National Association of Manufacturers, the average manufacturing job supports another
1.58 jobs in other segments of Minnesota's economy, such as jobs in sales, marketing, shipping,
professional services and more. That's another 493,000 jobs. Combined then,manufacturing supports
almost 805,000 jobs, or 30 percent of total employment in the state.
Manufacturing has the second-largest total payroll of any private-sector industry at$20 billion annually in
2015. Manufacturing pays an average annual wage of$61,048. That's $10,000 or 18 percent higher than
the average wage in all other industries.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ Proclamation
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Proclamation
Designating October 2 to October 8, 2016 as
Minnesota Manufacturing Week
WHEREAS, The manufacturing industry is a dynamic segment of Minnesota's economy, and an
integral part of Minnesota's economic development strategy; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing has the second largest total payroll among business sectors in
Minnesota, providing$20 billion in wages; and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing contributed almost$48.2 billion to the Minnesota economy in 2015,
and is the second-largest industry (16 percent) contributing to our private gross domestic product;
and
WHEREAS, Manufactured exports brought$18.9 billion into the Minnesota economy in 2015;
and
WHEREAS, Manufacturing provides over 317,200 highly skilled, high paying jobs,which
significantly contributes to Minnesota's high standard of living and economic vitality; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I,John J. Dietz,Mayor of Elk River, do
hereby proclaim that the week of October 2 to October 8,2016 shall be observed as
MINNESOTA MANUFACTURING WEEK.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk