June 22, 2024
Marvin has been making windows in remote Minnesota for a century. But every week another baby boomer retires, and there aren’t enough locals to fill the gap.
The Wall Street Journal visited Marvin's corporate headquarters in Warroad, Minnesota, for an in-depth story about career opportunities in the remote northern town. As current employees retire, Marvin has looked to new programs to recruit new employees and showcase the unique benefits of small town life in Warroad. Read the full story here.
Photo courtesy of Dan Koeck 
National Public Radio’s (NPR) senior economics contributor Chris Farrell traveled to Northwestern Minnesota to understand the successful workforce hiring and retention practices at rural businesses like Marvin, headquartered in Warroad, Minnesota.
In a place like rural Northwest Minnesota that is short on workers, companies are working hard to keep folks on the payroll. And business is booming.
Amid changing perceptions, record job openings and a wave of retirements, Gen Z and millennials are increasingly drawn to manufacturing work.