Chamber director: Manufacturers deserve our thanks
Wed, 10/03/2018 - 2:04pm
By:
Michelle Larson, Executive Director, Lake City Chamber of Commerce
Manufacturers around Minnesota are celebrated the first week of October every year in what has been dubbed Minnesota Manufacturing Week. Governor Dayton signed a proclamation making the week an official celebration due to the immense impact manufacturing has on the health and strength of our economy. Some interesting facts regarding manufacturing in Minnesota include.
• The manufacturing industry contributed $49.2 billion to Minnesota’s economy in 2017.
• Manufacturing accounts for 16% of Minnesota’s gross domestic product.