More Signs of Economic Hope; Grim Jobs Report Due
Fresh signs that factories are coming back to life and a bank CEO's encouraging outlook fueled more hopes that the economy may soon emerge from the cellar - Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press, 4/2/09

Dream It. Do It. Launch
The West Central Minnesota Dream It. Do It. campaign launched with a kick-off event at MSCTC in Detroit Lakes - Jason Adkins, DL-Online, 3/20/09.

WIRED Grant Awarded
The Renewaable Energy Marketplace - Alliance for Talent Development (MNREM) awarded $2.5 million to 16 area partnerships proposing solutions for the renewable energy industry - WIRED, press release

NAM Congratulates Regional Launch
The National Association of Manufacturers commends the Tri-State Manufacturers' Association, the 360º Center of Excellence, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for bringing Dream It. Do It. to Minnesota - NAM, press release

What's still Made in America? Plenty
Despite loss of jobs, U.S. leads world in value of goods produced - Stephen Manning, Associated Press, 2/17/09

Growing UP in a down economy
As giant employers lay off thousands, some smaller, nimble companies continue to grow and add workers - Dee DePass, Star Tribune, 12/28/08

The Future of Manufacturing
Microsoft imagines a manufacturing environment of the future where workers collaborate seamlessly across time-zones. Click here to watch the video (Or here to see a lower res version on YouTube)