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IMA MEMBER BENEFITS BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP Membership dues support critical IMA activities: • Public affairs efforts to ensure that laws and regulations support or at a minimum don't impede the progress of the industry. • Public information efforts to raise awareness of the industry, its contributions to the state and nation and its challenges. • Educational partnerships with schools and higher education institutions to ensure that students learn about the industry, its contributions to society and potential employment opportunities. Membership in the IMA offers significant benefit- above and beyond the support provided to a critical Minnesota industry. Members receive: • Updates from the IMA Office • Newsletters highlighting the industry and association members • An IMA Member Kit, which includes a listing of members and mine personnel • Your company website link on the IMA Web site • Invitations to tour iron mining operations to keep updated on current production practices • Networking opportunities each year – which include a February Funspiel, Summer Golf Outing, and the Annual Meeting and Dinner in December 2018-2019 Directory | 11