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• Recognize local manufacturers with a Governor's Certificate of Commendation. • Buy a print or online ad and use social networking(Facebook,Twitter,Linkedln)to inform your community of manufacturing-related events and the importance of manufacturing and technology to the state and community. • Write an article,commentary or letter to the editor for your local newspaper or trade association publication. Plan a Public Event The possibilities are nearly endless for interesting public events.Here are a few to consider: Enlist a speaker to discuss manufacturing and technology and its importance to the state. Encourage local manufacturing companies to open their facilities to employees'families,school groups and/or the public for facility tours. Organize a locally-led Parade of Manufacturers modeled on the popular Parade of Homes tours.St.Cloud and surrounding communities have already done a progressive tour of area manufacturers.See Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association for more information. Plan an Educational Event Work with area schools to educate and inform students on the career benefits of manufacturing in Minnesota. Use the Minnesota Manufacturers Quiz to stimulate discussion. ISEEK,a comprehensive career,education and job resource,devotes a section to manufacturing careers that is particularly good for young adults and teens. Ask the local public and school libraries to showcase books on math and science careers,quality,and new- product inventions during Minnesota Manufacturers Week. Sponsor a product showcase or training trade fair at the community center or shopping mall.Ask local factories to loan product samples for the showcase. For a training trade fair,invite local colleges to set up a display highlighting manufacturing training and programs,including opportunities for exploration such as Camps to Careers,Zap Camps,and FIRST Robotics available to youth throughout Minnesota. 64