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2020 IMA IMA OFFICE INFORMATION The IMA office is located in downtown Duluth, in the Medical Arts Building (324 West Superior Street) in Suite 502. The office is available to IMA members for use of office equipment by appointment. OUR PEOPLE A HEALTHY MINNESOTA IRON MINING INDUSTRY Mission Statement Promote an iron ore industry that will provide long-term growth and prosperity for all stakeholders through profitability in a competitive, global market. Vision Steps The IMA will accomplish this mission by working with stakeholders to: • Promote a stable investment environment. • Promote environmental stewardship. • Promote a positive public image of this vital, long-term, high-tech industry. • Work with educators to ensure a trained and educated workforce. • Strengthen and expand the association's base of support. • Promote proactive involvement in public policies that support the industry. • Support the social and economic well being of the communities in which we live. THE ROLE OF THE IMA The IMA promotes an iron ore industry that will provide long-term growth and prosperity for all stakeholders through profitability in a competitive, global market. It pursues that mission through public education and information, working on public policies affecting iron mining and partnering with educational institutions. The bedrock of the iron mining industry is the people who run the mines and companies that supply the products and services to the mines. They are highly educated, motivated and experienced workers. While iron mining experiences market fluctuations like other global commodities, the one constant is dedicated people who make mining possible. The mines employ: • Engineers • Chemists • Biologists • Environmental managers • Geologists • Accountants • Safety and health specialists • Machinery operators • Welders • Instrument and control technicians • Computer specialists These same professions are found in support companies, which also employ trade workers who build and maintain the facilities: • Machinists • Construction laborers • Heavy machinery operators • Consulting engineers and project managers STAFF KELSEY JOHNSON President [email protected] IMA members are active in environment, education, and tax policy; they share valuable information and develop relationships. Together we work to promote a healthy iron mining industry. 2019-2020 Membership Directory | 5