Robert (Bob) Puissant

⚙️ The latest Industry 4.0 Talent & Technology study shows that manufacturing companies are rebounding and planning to increase investment in new technologies and talent. 🦾 While there are challenges, the future looks bright as companies adapt to the changing landscape. Find the full study details here: https://loom.ly/eD5BSaI #NEWmfg #newnorth #manufacturing

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Learn more about some of the hidden challenges of entrepreneurship, and how you can mitigate them as you pursue your dreams of running your own business by choosing franchising! Read more at https://ow.ly/JYm430sE2NP. #Franchising #Risk #Entrepreneurship #Neighborly

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IF YOU ARE A BUSINESS OWNER, HR DIRECTOR, FACILITIES DIRECTOR, SUPERINTENDENT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT, NON PROFIT, GOVERNMENTAL FACILITY, SHERIFF, WARDEN, RUN AN ARENA OR CONCERT VENUE YOU NEED AT LEAST ONE OF THESE PRODUCTS. 1. CASPR - 24/7, no chemicals, one time purchase, no labor needed to maintain, DISINFECTANT. What sets us apart: CASPR disinfects while people are in the building when it's needed most! UNLIKE chemicals that are used BEFORE people arrive or AFTER they leave! www.casprtech.com 2. OACEUS - EMPLOYER FICA TAX SAVINGS/EMPLOYEE BENEFITS! Oaceus has come up with some GREAT EMPLOYEE benefits (360 WELLNESS PROGRAM, UNIVERSAL LIFE POLICY, AND A BLOOD DRAW) as well as, EMPLOYER BENEFITS (FICA TAX SAVINGS) What sets us apart: This is in ADDITION to the benefits you already have,NOT a replacement! We dont say FREE but there's "NO ADDITIONAL OUT OF POCKET COST" to employees or employers www.oaceus.com 3. Bridgeway- EcoBridge Program offers REDUCED UTILITY CONSUMPTION by installing NEW LED lights, Smart Refrigeration, Smart Thermostats, Smart HVAC Controllers, etc... What sets us apert: NO CAPITAL EXPENDITURES for ANYTHING! We get paid from the GUARANTEED SHARED SAVINGS WE OFFER! www.bridgewayteam.com 4. LOCK IT POUCH- Lock up the phones in a pouch that the person holds on to while in school or at a concert! (New company) 5. SOLAR PANELS- It used to be EXPENSIVE for a SCHOOL, NON-PROFITS or BUSINESSES to purchase solar panels! Well NOT ANYMORE! Find out how your school non-profit or business can now receive SOLA PANELS with NO OUT OF POCKET COST for the panels, installation, monitoring, or maintenance! Just a CHEAPER MONTHLY ELECTRIC BILL!! ALL OF THESE PRODUCTS ARE CURRENTLY IN USE! Please contact me for more information on ANY of these products! #businessowner #schools #nursery #airquality #Benefits #RenewablePower #facilitymanagement #nonprofit #prisons #hrbenefits #superintendents #schooldistricts #corporate #Google #Amazon #jeffbezos #MLB #NBA #NFL #ncaa #big10football #Big12 #secfootball #ACCConference #SWAC #MEAC #governmentbuilding

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#ManufacturingMonday Calling all students and/or manufacturing employees who are thinking about attending school next fall in the #Minnesota area. The Minnesota Precision Manufacturing Association #EducationFoundation has many scholarships available for you. We've even made the application process super simple so you're not annoyed filling out a ton of information.  This opportunity is for students graduating from high school planning to attend classes in the fall, students currently attending a college/tech school program, or working adults returning to school. Schooling can include, but is not limited to, two-year technical degrees, four-year bachelor's degrees, or certificates. The closer you are to hands-on manufacturing, as well as job experience in manufacturing, makes your award more likely. This year, the Foundation will award scholarships up to $2,000. The application deadline is this Wednesday, May 15, so don't miss out on a great opportunity: https://lnkd.in/gHawqbEk. #STEMeducation #handsonwork #careerpathways #workforcedevelopment #continuingeducation Mavens of Manufacturing Z-Ink Solutions

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𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞   If you’re curious about how the National Glass Association (NGA) drives glass and glazing benefits for its members and improvements for the industry at large, I invite you to Milwaukee this summer. On August 6-8, the smartest problem-solving, future-focused NGA members will be at the aptly named The Trade Hotel, sharing and acting on fresh ideas to seize opportunities and resolve challenges you face in your business. The ideas generated here—I’m talking about the NGA Glass Conference—are the ones NGA prioritizes for action. As we work to expand the “net” in our networking impact, we welcome members and nonmembers, new and veteran glass people. Registration is now open. If you’re curious about what we are working on, do a “taste-test” with our one-day registration option. https://lnkd.in/gWVV8KKs Highlights include: - Meetings of the Advocacy, Forming, and Fabricating Committees to discuss and push forward important work for the whole industry supply chain. - Networking opportunities with industry peers and partners. - Presentations on sustainability, glass quality, recyclability, workforce education, VIG, and codes updates.   Don't miss out on this chance to be part of moving the glass and glazing industry forward. #Glass #Glazing #NGAGlassConference

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Manufacturing is an expensive endeavor, but grants can support your largest expenses! Find out about the three biggest costs for manufacturers and how to offset those costs with grants in this article! https://lnkd.in/g27aXCy8

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The 10 Components Necessary to Maximize the Value of Your Company Join us for a unique Virtual Roundtable to discuss these components and more. Please reach out to me. 1. Focus on profitability: Make sure your company is profitable or on a clear path to profitability. Company financials must be crisp, consistent, and ‘tells the company’s story.’ 2. Increase revenue: Can your company demonstrate a path to dynamic and/or sustained growth? Make sure the company follows a creative strategic marketing and sales plan. 3. Reduce costs: Does the company have a process and performance improvement plan to control costs as the company grows? 4. Build a strong team: It is critical to build a flat and responsive organization built for speed. This objective can only be achieved by building a Leadership Team to whom the CEO can delegate responsibility and authority, resolve conflicts, and hold each other accountable in a positive way. 5. Focus on customer satisfaction: Companies must continually check the pulse of customer satisfaction and demonstrate it to potential buyers. 6. Invest in technology and innovation: Stay ahead of the competition by investing in technology and innovation. This could involve improving existing processes, adopting new technologies, and ensuring the company and customer data is secure. 7. Build a strong brand: Invest in building brand awareness and creating a positive reputation in the marketplace. 8. Acquire new talent and ‘prune’ marginal talent. Accomplish this task through building strategic partnerships, invest in internal training, implement measurements against performance and build a positive culture by design to retain key employees. 9. Focus on scalability: Build a business model that is scalable and can grow rapidly without requiring significant additional resources. This will help you maximize the value of your company and attract potential investors or buyers. 10. Prepare for an exit: Even if you're not planning to sell your company right away, it's important to prepare to prepare for an eventual exit. Do you have an Exit Strategy plan? Hope is not a strategy.

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Discover the latest updates to #Wisconsin's Business Development Tax Credit. 📈 Learn how Assembly Bill 627 is reshaping #incentives to tackle workforce challenges and foster investment within the state's communities. Read the full blog by Emma Coney on our website for insights on investment-centric criteria, enhanced credits for childcare and housing, and more. #TaxCredits #EconomicIncentives #BDTC

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We’re excited to announce that Jeanne Taylor, CEO of ShopBot Tools, Inc, will be joining our webinar panel, Owners Session: Employee Ownership For Manufacturing Businesses on June 25th! Jeanne brings a unique perspective, having transitioned from a long-time employee to the CEO role at ShopBot after their shift to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). ShopBot Tools based in Durham, North Carolina is a leader in the CNC industry, known for innovative products like the Handibot smart power tool and 5-Axis CNC router. They’ve partnered with institutions like MIT and Autodesk, making significant contributions in digital fabrication and education​. Jeanne's insights into the pre- and post-transition phases of an EOT are invaluable. One thing she’s emphasized to us in our conversations is how an EOT, unlike other forms of employee ownership, provides immediate profit sharing, which is particularly important for today’s younger workforce​. Join us on June 25th to hear Jeanne’s experiences and learn how ShopBot’s transition to an EOT has strengthened their company culture and ensured long-term success. Derek Razo, my Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Common Trust, will be moderating the panel. 📅 Date: June 25th 🕒 Time: 1-2 PM ET 📍 RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gemNi5jy #EmployeeOwnership #BusinessSuccession #ExitStrategy #Leadership #Manufacturing #CNC #Innovation #DigitalFabrication #WorkforceDevelopment #LongTermSuccess

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In the nearly 45 years since industrial employment peaked in the United States, manufacturers have struggled to regain their prominence. Now, they have some wind at their back. With the exception of the COVID-19 period, U.S. manufacturing jobs have risen steadily from 2010 through early 2024. As of February, the manufacturing sector accounted for about 13 million American workers, a gain of more than 1.5 million from February 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Read the full article by Rick Barrettin the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: https://lnkd.in/e3aCEMBr #reshoring #manufacturing #manufacturingsector #industry40 #smartmanufacturing #canvasenvision #manufacturers #manufacturingexcellence

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Wondering if exhibitors want or need outside expert support in planning for improved results and ROI? Here's your answer! My fully customized "Countdown to Exhibitor Success" webinar gets high participation and rave reviews from exhibitors. It is typically held 6 to 9 weeks before your show and guides exhibitors on the critical success factors they need to address with your show on the horizon. If exhibitor satisfaction, retention and higher NPS scores are important to you, let's talk! #IAEE #IAEEDC #PCMA #ASAE #SISO #UFI #SHRM #exhibitorsupport #exhibitorsuccess

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Say their names. Then make systemic changes. Start by learning about your police department. What are their policies on when officers wear body cameras? Who reviews them, and when? How long are they retained? What are the consequences of improper use or review? What are their use of force training and reporting policies? What are the consequences of not following the policies?

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The latest episode of our podcast Make It: Frank Conversations on the Future of Manufacturing is a fascinating interview with GOJO, Makers of PURELL CEO Carey Jaros. We talk about everything from tough pandemic decisions weeks after she stepped into the CEO chair to how Industry 4.0 helped the Akron-founded company increase production by 300% when COVID skyrocketed demand. Carey shares GOJO’s Hollywood-worthy origin story and explains how the innovative spirit and values that founded the company still drive success today. Listen to the podcast here: https://lnkd.in/eZU5MbeD (or on Apple, Amazon, or Spotify!) Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/evBvvqaS Follow #magnetvideo and #magnetpodcast for new episodes. And if you’d leave our podcast a review on one of the platforms, we’d really appreciate it! #manufacturingsuccess #smartmanufacturing #makeitbetterohio #CEOinsights

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Performance Excellence Network Recognizes Four with Award 2023 MN Performance Excellence Awards Presented at igniteEX 2024 Conference ST. PAUL, Minn., April 19, 2024 – The Performance Excellence Network (PEN) honors four recipients of the 2023 Minnesota Performance Excellence Award. The Award is based on the Baldrige Framework and is the culmination of a rigorous evaluation of an organization’s management and performance system. The evaluation criteria consider leadership, strategic planning, customer-related processes, measurement and knowledge management, workforce, and operations, and recognize organizations that are systematically improving results. Recipients of the Award include University of Minnesota School of Nursing Care (Minneapolis, Commitment Level), Region 5 Community Bridgemakers (Staples, Commitment Level), State of Minnesota, Department of Human Services Direct Care & Treatment Administration (St. Paul, Advancement Level), and Episcopal Homes of Minnesota (St. Paul, Advancement Level). There have been 163 organizations and communities by this program recognized since 1991. "Congratulations to the four Performance Excellence Award recipients.” said Governor Tim Walz. “You demonstrate the best of Minnesota. My advice: lead with optimism, lay out a vision, and trust those around you. Together, we’ll keep getting big things done." For more information and the full news release: https://lnkd.in/gFP4f5Fu

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Human-Centered Manufacturing with Glenn Akramoff In this episode of the Manufacturers' Network Podcast, Glenn Akramoff sheds light on the need for more accountability, fairness, and consistency in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of assessing and improving workplace culture, structure, systems, and processes.  #fairness #consistency #workplace #podcasts #themanafacturesnetwork

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Thinking about your business this morning, maybe register here and attend this Thursday: https://lnkd.in/g_AmggvB The Keynote is Dan Stocke! Dan Stocke is an entrepreneur, writer, and philanthropist. He is passionate about solving problems and helping others achieve happiness. His businesses and personal ethos reflect this. Dan's principles are built on efficiency, honesty, and compassion, all fueled by an unyielding pursuit of excellence, resulting in improved experiences for employees, customers, and vendors. Dan often says, "Monumental success doesn’t happen in one monumental jump. Success happens incrementally, step by step." Quality and proven processes are foundational for Dan’s businesses. Removing roadblocks and tearing up red tape for clients fosters simplicity and clarity. He empowers employees to question every process and make changes for the better. In Dan’s estimation, everything can be made simpler and/or improved upon. Dan doesn’t take himself too seriously either. “If we’re not having fun, what’s the point?” he asks. As an entrepreneur, Dan has successfully managed multiple businesses (often at the same time), with notable achievements including: - Zip-It - he brought the prickly drain cleaner to market and licensed it to Masco. - World Block - he bought the company and guided it from near bankruptcy to $5 million in sales. He then sold it as an ESOP. - Buzz Frenzy - his brainchild automates Facebook and Instagram ad creation from posts. He hasn’t sold it (yet). - This Never Happened - A production company for his creative endeavors. He’s not selling. - Take It With You - Producer of an award winning live radio podcast (takeitwithyou.org). - Dance TV - Producer of a perennially sold out theatrical production of a fictional dance television show (dancetvstudios.com). - Do You Sleep Naked - Host of a podcast about the differences and similarities of our morning routines (listen wherever podcasts are found - or here). - The Mistress Reality Checklist - Producer of a podcast about notable mistresses and the lessons learned from them (listen wherever podcasts are found - or here). - The Happiness Guy - A weekly newsletter about finding, using, and leading with happiness (danstocke.substack.com). Also, Dan, along with his writing partner (and wife) Christine, is an accomplished screenwriter, with several award-winning screenplays to their credit. Lastly, Dan (again with his wife) established The Christine And Dan Stocke Foundation For Excellence In The Arts And Assorted Shenanigans, the purpose of which is to strive to fund excellent art and an assortment of shenanigans (as the name implies) Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_AmggvB

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