The 2024 Manufacturing First Expo & Conference is only two weeks away, which will take place Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Resch Expo in Green Bay. The event is an annual collaboration between the Northeast Wisconsin Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA), Insight Publications and presenting sponsor First Business Bank.
Registration is currently $165 per person and includes a full day of networking — including the “Power Hour” social with prize giveaways on the expo floor; breakfast; lunch; the opportunity to hear a keynote address by Steve Jones, co-founder, Jadin | Jones Coaching and Consulting. Steve Jones will be discussing how to intentionally create and grow a “winning” culture by developing leaders within your organization. Steve will break down the power of connection, mindset, trust, and servant leadership into actionable steps that you can take immediately with your team. The event will include an array of educational breakout sessions; and more. There are over 1,000 people registered to attend this year’s event.
There are limited opportunities to exhibit at Manufacturing First are also still available at manufacturingfirst.com or by calling Insight Publications at (920) 882-0491. There are currently 200 companies set to exhibit at this year’s event. This once again makes this year’s event the state’s largest manufacturing expo. The event is focused on the 18-county New North region, but it attracts participants from across Wisconsin and the Midwest.
“If you are a manufacturer or want to engage with manufacturers, this is the must-see event of the year,” says Ann Franz, executive director of NEWMA. “It’s amazing that this region makes everything from luxury yachts to military vehicles to premium dogfood.”
This year’s event will feature twelve optional breakout sessions, presented by experts from across the New North region, on topics including artificial intelligence, employee retention, safety, business travel, automation and leadership.
Learn more and register at manufacturingfirst.com.