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September 21, 2020 Item No.
PROCLAMATION DECLARING OCTOBER 1-7, 2020
AS MANUFACTURERS WEEK IN LAKEVILLE
Overview
This will be the 27th Annual Manufacturers Week in the City of Lakeville, which is part of a state-
wide effort to recognize the contributions manufacturers make to our economy including jobs,
tax base, and community involvement.
A copy of the proclamation will be provided to all industrial businesses in Lakeville. These
busine sses have also been invited to the Lakeville Manufacturers Appreciation Breakfast to be
held on Friday, October 9th at the Holiday Inn & Suites. This year, three local manufacturing
leaders will speak to event attendees about their company’s experiences and responses during the
COVID-19 pandemic. The Lakeville Area Chamber of Commerce will also provide updates and
information on the Lakeville Works program.
2020 Manufacturers Week
Whereas: Manufacturing is a dynamic and robust industry, crucial to the health and strength
of Minnesota’s diverse economy; and
Whereas: The manufacturing industry contributed $52.7 billion to Minnesota’s economy
in 2019, representing the second-largest contribution (14%) to the state’s gross
domestic product by any industry; and
Whereas: Workers took home $22.1 billion in wages from Minnesota manufacturing jobs in
2019, the second-largest total payroll among private sector industries; and
Whereas: Manufactured exports brought $21 billion into the Minnesota economy in 2019;
and
Whereas: Manufacturing in Minnesota pays an average annual wage of $68,081,
which is 16 percent higher than the state’s overall average wage; and
Whereas: Manufacturing provides 324,000 highly skilled, well-paying jobs, which significantly
contribute to Minnesota’s high standard of living and economic vitality; and
Whereas: Manufacturing and related businesses are one of the largest employment sectors in
Lakeville and account for over 150 businesses and 3,750 jobs in our community.
NOW THEREFORE, the Lakeville City Council does hereby proclaim that the week of
October 1 to October 7, 2020 shall be observed as:
Manufacturers Week in the City of Lakeville
Proclaimed this 21st day of September, Two Thousand and Twenty.
Mayor Douglas P. Anderson
City of Lakeville
Proclamation