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2025 Staffing M&A Market Update   M&A activity still strong despite “declines” from 2022; staffing M&A remains active, with Q1 2025 showing a +25% increase over Q1 2024Healthcare and IT sectors growing; healthcare and IT staffing saw increased deal activity in 2024, with IT continuing to see strong M&A interest in 2025Valuations and deal structure key; valuations remain stable, but deal ...read more

Dr. Becker shared the latest economic trends, the impact of current policy initiatives, and what you need to know to plan for the remainder of 2025.View Dr. Becker's presentation.

Ron Wirtz, Regional Outreach Director for the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank shared the need-to-know economic and labor trends for staffing companies to plan and prepare for 2025. View Ron's Presentation:2025 Economic Outlook

Solving the Gen Z Conundrum to Close the Talent Gap  Manufacturing performance seems to be exceeding expectations in recent years, but the looming talent gap remains a primary concern, and could weigh heavily on growth prospects in the mid to long term. Investment continues to flow in domestically and abroad, but an aging workforce and a lack of eligible candidates to fill those positions, it ...read more

Tim O'Neill, Labor Market Analyst for the MN Dept. of Employment & Economic Development provided an in-depth look at Minnesota's economy, labor market, hiring demand, and workforce availability at MNRSA's Advocacy & Compliance Seminar. View Tim's Presentation.

Blois Olson, one of the most respected pundits in Minnesota, offers his insights, analysis, and predictions on the 2024 election, at both the state and national level. Following is the presentation from Blois' presentation at MNRSA's Advocacy & Compliance Seminar. View the presentation.