Letter from the RRMEA President | |
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Greetings RRMEA members!
I hope the season is treating you well!
Mark your calendars and register to join us at Front Street Taproom in Fargo on Tuesday, January 23rd from 4:00 – 6:00 pm for networking and fun! Bring a prospective member with you, too!
RRMEA’s membership goal for 2024 is 100 members! Help us reach this goal by recruiting a new member. New members are invited to register and attend the New Member Orientation on February 20th at 2:00 pm on Zoom.
Thank you for participating in the 2024 Board of Directors election. Thank you also to board members’ willingness to serve! We anticipate a .. Read more.
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Mission: The Red River Manufacturers & Engineers Association (RRMEA) was created to elevate, promote, and celebrate manufacturing and engineering by providing advocacy, education, networking and programs to enhance the success of members and their communities.
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RRMEA networking social
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
4:00-6:00 pm • Fargo
Join us for a fun networking social - and bring a guest! Stop by, grab a drink, and get to know your fellow members and RRMEA Board Members. Located in downtown Fargo, Front Street Taproom features 30 of the best local craft beers the area has to offer. NO charge to attend! Cash Bar available.
Please register if you plan to attend.
Register.
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Marketing for Manufacturers
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
11:00 am • Online
The best story wins the sale. Does your story set you apart? Do you communicate your value and differentiators effectively? Define the value your company provides to your best customers, learn to create a compelling sales narrative, and walk away ready to differentiate yourself from competitors and drive growth that moves your business forward.
Register.
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Employer health plans
Friday, February 16, 2024
9:00 am • Online
If you have five or more employees and are interested in saving money on your health plan, we invite you to invest 30 minutes to learn about Employer Health Plans. No cost to attend. Note: You CAN switch health plans mid-year; no need to wait for your renewal date.
Register.
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New member orientation
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
2:00 pm • Online
Join us for an overview of what your membership entails, meet the association staff, learn, ask questions, and get acquainted with other newbies!
This event is open to all current members; all employees welcome.
Register.
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SAVE THE DATES
RRMEA luncheon meeting dates
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
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View webinar and meeting recordings
All the recorded virtual meetings and webinars are available at:
YouTube channel
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RRMEA November Meeting at D&M Industries | RRMEA held its November meeting at D&M Industries in Moorhead who provides interior and exterior prehungs, interior fire rated doors, hollow metal doors and frames, hardware, millwork, stair parts and windows to the construction industry. | RRMEA Board of directors election results | |
The 2024 Board of Directors include:
President Rick Lemke, Chezy
Vice President Kriss Burns, PROduction Workforce Professionals
Treasurer Thomas Stromme, First Western Bank & Trust
Russell Martinson, J&M Printing
Lacee Anderson, The Birch Group
Jeanna Mueller, Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Matt Sather, Packet Digital
Preston Tolstad, M&P Innovations
Seth Johnson, Dayta Marketing.
| 2024 Sponsorship packages | As the central office serving AMFA, our job is to help your business succeed. 2024 sponsorship packages are now available. You can reach your prospects, customers and fellow members. Save 10% until February 1, 2024. Learn more! | |
Board bio - Kriss Burns, RRMEA Vice President | |
Kriss Burns is an HR Business Consultant for PRO Resources in Fargo.
She has worked in the human resources, staffing and employment industry in both the private and public sector for over 20+ years.
She earned her BS and MBA, with an emphasis in human resources, from the University of Mary. Kriss is also an adjunct faculty instructor for the University of Mary where she teaches human resources and business management courses, serving both graduate and undergrad students.
Kriss is married to Cameron Dockter, otherwise known to many as "Coach Doc," at Fargo South. Kriss also has two children; Paige, who is currently in her 4th year at Creighton University School of Dentistry, and Grant, who is a recent graduate from NDSU and is working for Bell Bank.
Kriss is very active in the community and serves on the United Way Campaign Cabinet, is the Chair of the Member Relations Ambassadors with the FMWF Chamber, is the VP of the Board for Rebuilding Together, the President-Elect for the Fargo-Moorhead Human Resources Association, Chair of the Human Resources Advisory Committee for M-State, and currently serves as the Public Relations Director for the FM-PM Rotary Club.
In her spare time, Kriss loves volunteering, traveling, boating, spending time at the lake with family and friends, tailgating, and Bison football!!!
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A new and improved MMA membership directory will be coming out in late March. The entire directory will be in full color.
We need your data updates by February 19, 2024. To update your information log into the Member Information Center at https://members.midwestmanufacturers.com/login.
Add a logo to your listing with an enhanced listing.
The deadline to purchase ads is February 2, 2024.
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Russell Martinson
4666 Amber Valley Pkwy • Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 781-0657
http://www.jmprint.net
Printing, promotional, and related services
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Nadene Kruize
616 Roosevelt Rd #200 • St. Cloud, MN 56301
(701) 866-4196
http://mbfc.org
Minnesota SBA 504 lender
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Amy Hochgraber
900 Hwy 34 E • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-3766
http://minnesota.edu/workforce-development-solutions
Workforce development solutions
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Tomas Zamba
3525 11th Street S Apt 308 • Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 404-7664
https://www.talencure.com/
Recruiting agency that sources candidates in the manufacturing industry, from forklift operators to manufacturing engineers
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Rick Lemke
4320 47th St S. Unit C • Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 989-4766
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-fargo-moorhead-networking-collaborative/
Networking hub in the Fargo Moorhead area, connecting professionals, businesses, and students
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Thank you to our valued sponsors! | |
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