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REGISTER TO ATTEND
$55 per person/non-refundable but can be transferred to another person*
Thank you to our sponsors for making this Gears & Gadgets possible!
Muddy 'Lean' Waters Sponsors:
BDO
BDO Minneapolis is a 60-person practice that focuses on manufacturing firms with revenues between $5 and $500 million, providing audit, tax and outsourced bookkeeping services. BDO is a top-10 national and top-5 international accounting and advisory firm, providing the complete array of assurance, tax and consulting services. Please contact Steve Stoup, Director of Business Development; sstoup@bdo.com; www.bdo.com 952-656-2601; 7650 Edinborough Way, Suite 225, Edina,MN 55435
Resultants For Business
Every business has obstacles, and the journey never goes exactly as planned. But one thing is certain: What separates the successful CEOs from the unsuccessful CEOs is whether or not they adopt a comprehensive process of execution. That’s where we come in. Resultants For Business (RFB) works with owners and their leadership teams to turn vision into executable strategy and complex problems into simple solutions. The result is accelerated growth and value. Please contact Steve Wilcox, President; steve@theresultantsforbusiness.com; www.theresultants.com, 715-386-2800, 1228 10th Street, Hudson, WI 54016
Fidelity Bank
Fidelity is an independent, privately-owned business bank. What makes us different from the rest is the Intellectual Capital that enables us to meet customer needs more quickly, provide more creative financial solutions, and anticipate issues before they arise. Please contact Jeff Campbell, Vice President, jeff@fidelitybank.com; www.fidelitybankmn.com, 952-830-7221, 7600 Parklawn Avenue, Edina, MN 55435
MyTech Partners
Mytech Partners is an outsourced IT services provider focused on managing the technology infrastructure of small and medium businesses. We help our clients focus on "Above the Line" initiatives that can drive their business forward by improving the way they leverage technology over time. We have several clients in the manufacturing industry and work closely with ERP vendors to make sure technology initiatives are aligned with business objectives. Our vision is "to provide the best IT experience in North America". Please contact Nate Austin, VP of Business Development at NAustin@mytech.com http://www.mytech.com 612-659-9800, 300 2nd St. NW, New Brighton, MN 55112
Stone Arch Capital
Stone Arch Capital, LLC is a private equity fund based in Minneapolis, MN. Our fund was founded with a commitment to identifying and building value based on patience, discipline and years of experience operating in our core Midwest market. Please contact Erik Latterell, Vice President, elatterell@stonearchcapital.com, www.stonearchcapital.com, 612-317-2986, 800 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1150, Minneapolis, MN 55402
U.S. Compliance Corporation
U.S. Compliance has been helping clients attain and sustain compliance of OSHA and Environmental regulations for over a quarter of a century. We serve thousands of manufacturing clients in every major industry and across North America, offering them an effective and efficient solution for meeting their compliance reqirements. Please contact Scott Stevenson, Partner-Sales & Marketing, sstevenson@uscompliance.com, www.uscompliance.com/smartcompliance at 952- 567-5603, 520 Third Street, Suite 100, Excelsior, MN 55331
Hockenberg Search
Hockenberg Search firm specializes in senior leadership retained recruitment for the manufacturing industry. We blend personalized service with “big search firm” expertise to advance the growth strategies of our manufacturing clients. Companies call us when their need is now, when their hiring selection criteria is critical, when there is no room for error and it has to be done right the first time. Please contact Marni Hockenberg, Principal, at 952-500-9542, marni@hockenbergsearch.com; www.hockenbergsearch.com, 10653 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 250, Minnetonka,MN 55305
Howlin 'Kanban' Wolf Sponsors:
FlexMation
Career Partners
Associated Financial Group/Ahmann Martin
Carlson Commercial
Sign-Zone
FMH Control Systems
Synchrono
Total Cost Solutions
Gurstel Chargo
About Gears & Gadgets
Marni Hockenberg founded the Minnesota Manufacturing Executives LinkedIn group in 2012 to provide an online forum where manufacturing executives could discuss trends and issues that impact our industry. The quarterly Gears & Gadgets Get-Togethers was a natural outgrowth of the group and is designed to facilitate in-person networking for manufacturing professionals. Gears & Gadgets is 'by invitation only' and is exclusive to manufacturing business owners and executives. A typical Gears & Gadgets showcases a manufacturing industry speaker folllowed by a networking Happy Hour with sponsored appetizers. To receive an invitation to join the Minnesota Manufacturing Executives group, contact Marni at 952-500-9542 or marni@hockenbergsearch.com.
Who is eligible to attend Gears & Gadgets?
- Manufacturing business owners
- Manufacturing executives employed in a manufacturing company
- Manufacturing executives in current job transition within the manufacturing industry
Gears & Gadgets attendees have great things to say about the quarterly events. Read and discover why Gears & Gadgets is worth your time investment.
"Gears & Gadgets has been a real source of hope for our small manufacturing company. I come away from each meeting with a new idea, a new provider, a new contact that will help me in my quest for continuous improvement and manufacturing excellence." Director of Business Development
"Gears & Gadgets is a great networking event--one of the best I have attended." Director of Operations
"Thank you for hosting the Gears & Gadget Get-Together today. It was the first one I attended and it was well worth the time I invested. The speaker gave a great presentation and the networking afterwards was fantastic. I'm already looking forward to the next event." Manufacturing Business Owner
"It is always great to hear others give advice and share their success strategies. I really did enjoy the group and the meeting and will be coming back after the first of the year so please keep me on the mailing list for updates." Manufacturing Plant Manager
Watch this short VIDEO CLIP from the January 2015 Gears and see for yourself why this is the premier networking place for manufacturing professionals!