Friday morning Industry Tours (use the Registration Form to sign up for a tour)
Spots for these tours are limited!

Thermo-Tech Vinyl Windows and Doors (8:35 - 10:30 a.m.) - Family-owned company since 1993. Thermo-Tech is the producer of energy efficient vinyl windows and doors for both new and renovation projects. They produce residential and commercial grade windows which meet the coveted Energy Star for all climate zones.
1120 38th Avenue NE Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 • (320) 529-4012
http://www.thermo-techwindows.com/

Warnert Racing (9:30 - 11:30 a.m.) - Professional Snowcross and ATV racing team is one of the first independently sponsored teams in the sport.  The team is modeled after auto racing teams.  All of the teams operate out of a full race shop in St. Cloud and practice on the 80-acre track.
1203 33rd Street South, St. Cloud, MN 56301 • (320) 251-9100
http://www.warnertracing.com/index.htm

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Friday Banquet Panel Discussion
What is the future of Manufacturing in Minnesota?
The changing face of MN occupational opportunities...
Where does Tech Ed go with this information?
How are we viewed from the outside??

Panel:

Dave Fiedler: President and COO of Checker Machine in New Hope , MN . 37 years in the manufacturing industry.

Jeffery Lindstrom: Superintendent of Bug O Nay Ge Shig Tribal School . Bena , MN . Former Superintendent, Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schools , Walker , MN . Minnesota Administrator of the Year Award 2004 – Minnesota FCCLA. Former tech ed teacher.

Jerome (Jerry) Linke: Former Head of Drafting Division of Holiday/Ericson; Former construction superintendent; Board of Directors Ramsey County League of Local governments, Board of Directors Association of Metropolitan Municipalities, Member of Met Councils Blue Ribbon Commission on Livable Communities.

Jim Mecklenburg: Project Lead The Way Program Director, Minnesota Center for Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence. 34 years as a teacher, administrator and state supervisor.

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