Minnesota's snow & ice industry council
NSSIC brings Minnesota snow professionals together to share real operating experience, build trusted relationships, develop leaders, and strengthen the industry.
Why NSSIC
Minnesota's strongest operators have hard-earned knowledge. NSSIC creates the room to exchange it responsibly, build meaningful connections, and raise the standard of snow and ice management statewide.
Our mission
We bring snow and ice professionals together to share knowledge, strengthen industry relationships, improve operational performance, and develop future leaders.
Our philosophy
Give one.Give one useful idea, lesson, resource, connection, or opportunity. Get one takeaway that makes your operation better.
Built for participation
Every program is designed to help members learn faster, make better decisions, and know who to call before, during, and after a difficult winter event.
Honest discussion about labor, equipment, safety, leadership, technology, contracts, and business performance.
Short virtual reviews after significant events to compare lessons, challenges, and operational improvements.
See how other organizations stage equipment, manage materials, maintain fleets, and run command centers.
Education, mentoring, and emerging-leader programming for the people who will carry the industry forward.
Trusted connections for equipment, repair, hauling, suppliers, labor support, referrals, and professional services.
A signature Minnesota event for education, networking, equipment, leadership, and industry recognition.
The NSSIC value test
A successful NSSIC experience should do at least one of these things for a member:
Founding membership
Founding members help establish the council's culture, programming, standards, and long-term direction during the 2026–2027 founding year.
Company-based membership for owners and operating leaders committed to a stronger Minnesota market.
Dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, and professional service providers who bring genuine industry value.
Individual membership for supervisors, managers, and future leaders ready to learn, contribute, and grow.
Trust is the foundation
NSSIC supports practical education and lawful professional collaboration while protecting confidential information and independent business decisions.
Beyond the Storm
Hear from Minnesota contractors, operators, suppliers, and industry experts about leadership, preparation, technology, safety, and the decisions that shape winter service.
Why I started NSSIC
Joe Craig brings nearly two decades of experience in Minnesota snow and ice management, including operations leadership, commercial snow management, client relationships, business development, and building teams that perform under pressure.
“I'm not here because I have every answer. I'm here because I believe the right people, having honest conversations, can make all of us better.”
Founding year 2026–2027
If you believe Minnesota's snow and ice industry becomes stronger by working together, there is a place for you in NSSIC.