Laura Leraaen, human resources assistant at Innovance, will be among the featured speakers at the Minnesota Manufacturers Summit later this month.

She will be on a panel about a youth apprenticeship program in Albert Lea and will be joined by Kim Meyer, industrial technology adviser at Albert Lea High School. With them will be Assistant Principal Johann Thomas.

Minnesota’s manufacturing sector — its contributions and its challenges — will be highlighted at the event from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Minneapolis South. The summit is presented by the Minnesota Manufacturers Coalition, which is managed by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees will have an opportunity to network with their peers and communicate with key state Local residents to speak at Manufacturers Summit

Laura Leraaen, human resources assistant at Innovance, will be among the featured speakers at the Minnesota Manufacturers Summit later this month.

She will be on a panel about a youth apprenticeship program in Albert Lea and will be joined by Kim Meyer, industrial technology adviser at Albert Lea High School. With them will be Assistant Principal Johann Thomas.

Minnesota’s manufacturing sector — its contributions and its challenges — will be highlighted at the event from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Bloomington Minneapolis South. The summit is presented by the Minnesota Manufacturers Coalition, which is managed by the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.

Attendees will have an opportunity to network with their peers and communicate with key state policymakers about the impact of taxes and Minnesota’s business climate on their companies. National and statewide manufacturing leaders will discuss trends in the industry, technology and innovation and energy policy as a part of Minnesota Manufacturers Week.

For information, contact Leah Tomasetti, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce at 651- 292-4669.