Interns can help companies reduce waste and energy use

Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP)

December 17, 2012

Hiring our Students, Talent

The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) is an outreach program at the University of Minnesota that helps Minnesota businesses develop and implement industry-tailored solutions that prevent pollution at the source, maximize efficient use of resources, and reduce energy use and costs to improve public health and the environment.

MnTAP is currently seeking project proposals from Minnesota businesses for its 2013 summer intern program. Businesses interested in reducing waste and improving energy efficiency are encouraged to apply for an intern.

Each year, interns are chosen based on their outstanding educational background and leadership capabilities. Proposed projects are evaluated for reduction potential, specific goals achievable in three months, relation to previous projects, application of results to other Minnesota businesses, and company interest and commitment. Projects should focus on identifying specific options for reducing waste and increasing energy efficiency.

Proposals are due to MnTAP by February 1, 2013.  For more information about the intern program or the application process, visit the MnTAP website or contact Linda Maleitzke at 612.624.4697 or lmaleitz@umn.edu.

Post courtesy of MnTAP.

Global Robotics and Automation

Check out this web site to find more information about this exciting event: http://roboticsalley.org/. The following is an excerpt.

 

2013 Robotics Alley Conference & Expo

November 12-13, 2013
Saint Paul RiverCentre, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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On November 12-13, 2013, more than 400 leaders in robotics research, design, business development, investment, law, and policy will share their insights into the worldwide explosion of robotics and autonomous systems at the Third Annual Robotics Conference & Expo.

The leading companies, organizations, universities, and individuals working together through Robotics Alley are involved in some of the world’s most innovative and promising robotics projects. Together, we are transforming industries from medicine and agriculture, to security and industrial manufacturing.

Tax Reform Open House - Your Invitation

The following is an invitation from MN Commissioner of Revenue Myron Frans to an Open House for businesses to discuss tax reform. How often do businesses get an invitation to help with tax reform? Please read below to learn more.
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Happy New Year!

I want to invite you to a Tax Reform Open House for business and economic development leaders coming up after the opening of the legislative session and before the announcement of the budget.  We are inviting business leaders and others interested in Minnesota’s success to meet with members of Governor Dayton’s administration and legislators as state biennial budget setting gets underway. We will share updates on tax reform and listen to your ideas on how to make our tax system more fair and balanced.

We will be having a Tax Reform Open House for Business Leaders on Thursday, January 17 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the Department of Revenue in the Skjegstad Room. (600 North Robert Street, St. Paul, MN 55146).  This will be an opportunity to mingle with our co-hosts - Chief of Staff Tina Smith, Deputy Chief of Staff Dana Bailey, Legislative Director Jaime Tincher, MMB Commissioner Jim Schowalter and myself.  We would love to have you come.

Also, if you associate with other business leaders or business owners, please send this invitation out to your networks so we can hear from as many business leaders as possible.     

I look forward to seeing you at the Open House.  RSVPs are welcomed but not required.  Feel free to respond to this email if you would like to RSVP.  Also, please let me know if you were able to forward this invitation along to others.  Please come if you can.

Sincerely,

Myron Frans

Commissioner of Revenue

 

 

Workforce Wisdom Newsletter, etc.

The following is a copy of the email I received from Denise Myhrburg of the MN Workforce Center regarding the new Workforce Wisdom Newsletter and other information you may be interested in. Check it out.

The New Year is here and so is the latest edition of WorkForce Wisdom!

Please go to https://sites.google.com/site/willmarwfclinks/documents to view or download the Winter 2012/13 edition.   

Newsletter items include:

• Department of Labor  Ready to Hire Candidate Data Base
• Area Unemployment Statistics - November 2012
• Business Services Update
• Upcoming Ethics Training
• Save the Date - Management 2013  Lorna Riley

*and............ go to the Announcement section of the website above to find information regarding science and technology (STEM) internships for businesses with less than 100 employees......... 

If you are looking for college student interns in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) disciplines check out the SciTechsperience Internship program with a possible 50% cash match on the intern's wages up to $2500 !    (funded by MN Science & Tehcnology Authority)

Reminder/Save the Date -  9th Annual Bioscience Conference
                                        April 18 & 19, 2013
                                        Worthington, MN  
                                        www.wredc.com  

Thank you and please respond to: denise.myhrberg@state.mn.us if you'd like to add someone to the email list for this newsletter.

Denise Myhrberg
DEED Business Services
Marshall WorkForce Center
607 W. Main Street
Marshall, MN  56258
507/5376236